Support Worker - Bridgend

Keys; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

DBS paid

Qualifications & Career Development

Circle wellbeing

Discount scheme

NEST pension

Fair & competitive pay

Referral bonus

Full induction & onboarding

Job summary

Keys Group is recruiting a Support Worker to assist adults with learning disabilities and autism at The White House in Wales. The role involves day-to-day support, promoting independence, encouraging participation in hobbies, and helping with health care needs, including medication administration.

No prior care experience is required as full training, coaching and development are provided to enable progression within the service.

Qualifications

• Must have full UK driving licence.
• Willing to work wake night duties.
• No prior care experience required; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day support and routines for adults with learning disabilities and autism.
• Promote independence and help service users live fulfilling lives.
• Support personal skills through hobbies and interests.
• Assist with healthcare needs and accompany to routine appointments.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Waking night duties capability

Job description

REQUIREMENTS: Full UK Drivers Licence + must be able to fulfil wake night duties

About The White House

At The White House, we support up to 7 adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism.

We focus on empowering the people we support to develop their skills and to progress along their recovery pathway.

The service recognises that each person is has different aims and objective in which they want to achieve, this may range from achieving daily living skills to total independence. The home uses a wide range of tools to ensure successful outcomes

As a Support Worker, you will be involved in the day-to-day support and routine of the people within the service including:

• Day-to-day support and routine of the people we support.
• Prompting independence whilst helping them live a fulfilling life.
• Supporting & encouraging the development of personal skills through hobbies and interests.
• Maintaining and helping with health care needs, including accompanying the people we support to routine appointments or administrating medication.
• Teaching life skills such as budgeting, paying bills & shopping.
• Assisting with personal care as required.
• Assisting with domestic tasks including cleaning & cooking.
• Providing guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support.

Experience within the care sector is not needed as we offer full training, coaching and development

Why Join us:

• Annual Leave - Enjoy 5.6 weeks of annual leave inclusive of 8 public holidays.
• DBS Check Paid - Your Enhanced DBS check, is fully covered by Keys Group, along with any required renewals.
• Qualifications & Career Development - Unlock your potential with our support! We offer a variety of QCF qualifications, providing opportunities for professional growth and opening doors to further career advancement.
• Circle - Your hub for wellbeing, engagement and discounts. From tailored exercise advice and healthy eating tips to counselling and savings on everyday purchases, Circle has you covered.
• Amazing Discount Scheme- at High Street retailers, days out, gifts, holidays and even when buying a car, available via a Blue Light card that you will have access to as a Health and Social Care Employee
• NEST Pension Scheme - Save for your retirement with a matched contribution of up to 3% from Keys Group.
• Fair & Competitive Pay - At Keys Group, we pride ourselves on fair and competitive pay. As a Real Living Wage Employer, we ensure fair pay for all, with enhanced pay scales that transparently recognise your qualifications and experience.
• £500 Referral Bonus - Refer talented individuals to Keys Group and split a £500 bonus when they successfully join and complete their probation.
• Full Induction & Introductory Programme - Begin your journey with a paid-for comprehensive onboarding to set you up for success.

About Keys:

Keys Care provides safe, supportive homes for adults and children, offering tailored services and specialist support to help people thrive. Through our Connected Support approach, we empower individuals to build stability, resilience, and a strong sense of belonging

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are also committed to supporting the Armed Forces community through our Armed Forces Covenant.

Eligible candidates from military backgrounds are guaranteed an interview – please include details of your service on your CV.

Please note that due to the vulnerable nature of the people that we support, all applicants must be over the age of 18