Support Worker

Keyline Care; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £13.50/hr

36-hour Full-Time Contract

In-person training

Personal development and progression

Casual dress – no uniform required

28 days annual leave

Supportive management

Job summary

Keyline Care in Rotherham is seeking a dedicated care support worker. The role is full-time (36 hours per week) with day shifts, including weekends and Bank Holidays. Salary is £13.50 per hour.

You will promote independence, assist with daily living activities, manage personal care, and monitor wellbeing while following person-centred plans. Prior experience in care is preferred and English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year’s experience in a support or care role.
• Confident working with individuals with complex needs or behaviours that challenge.
• Strong communication skills and emotional resilience.
• A passion and drive to make a difference.
• A team player with a proactive, person-centred approach.

Responsibilities

• Promote and support independence, choice, dignity and respect at all times.
• Supporting individuals with their daily living activities, including medication, meals, shopping, budgeting, household tasks, and may also include personal care.
• Encourage social inclusion and confidence in the community.
• Monitor and promote individuals physical and mental wellbeing.
• Follow and implement person-centred support plans.
• Support individuals with their personal goals.
• Use your experience and training to manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours.
• Work collaboratively with your team to maintain consistent, high-quality support.
• Maintain accurate up-to-date daily records, reports and incident forms.

Skills

Communication skills

Emotional resilience

Team player

Person-centred approach

Job description

Are you ready to make a real difference in someone’s life

Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.

Location: Rotherham

Job Type: Full-Time (36 hours per week)

Salary: £13.50 per hour

Shifts: Days – includes weekend and Bank Holiday working

What We Offer

• £13.50 per hour.
• 36-hour Full-Time Contract.
• Comprehensive in-person training to set you up for success.
• Personal development and progression opportunities.
• Casual Dress – no uniform required.
• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
• Supportive management.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum one years’ experience in a support or care role.
• Confident working with individuals with complex needs or behaviours that challenge.
• Strong communication skills and emotional resilience.
• A passion and drive to make a difference.
• A team player with a proactive, person-centred approach.

Requirements

• Must be 18 or over.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Must be able to speak and understand English to a good standard for effective communication, record-keeping and safeguarding the wellbeing of those you will be supporting.
• Please note – we do not currently hold a sponsorship licence and are therefore unable to offer visa sponsorship.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Promote and support independence, choice, dignity and respect at all times.
• Supporting individuals with their daily living activities, including medication, meals, shopping, budgeting, household tasks, and may also include personal care.
• Encourage social inclusion and confidence in the community.
• Monitor and promote individuals physical and mental wellbeing.
• Follow and implement person-centred support plans.
• Support individuals with their personal goals.
• Use your experience and training to manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours.
• Work collaboratively with your team to maintain consistent, high-quality support.
• Maintain accurate up-to-date daily records, reports and incident forms.

About Us

We are committed to ensuring that individuals who use our services receive great enabling support from a team of highly trained and engaged staff in environments that are homely and comfortable.

We are like family. Our team is small and friendly, with over 110 years of combined experience in social care and a passion for providing care that works for every individual. We know that care isn’t ‘one size fits all’ and that’s why we work to create and maintain fantastic relationships with our service users, founded on trust and respect.

Independence, Wellbeing and Potential is at the core of everything we do – we keep our values close to heart.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to always act in the best interest of the individuals they support.

Employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment guidelines.