Support Worker (Driver)

Keane Premier Support Services South Lanarkshire; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Glasgow is looking for compassionate individuals to assist service users with personal care, medication, and daily activities. This position requires no prior experience, making it ideal for those wanting to positively impact others' lives. The role offers comprehensive training, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment. Applicants must have a full UK driving license and a passion for enhancing the lives of service users. Join us in our mission to promote independence and wellbeing.

Benefits

Early access to earnings

Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme

Free confidential counselling sessions

Exclusive discounts and deals

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

28 days' holiday (pro rata)

Clear opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• No prior experience required, but a passion for improving service users' lives is essential.
• Ability to support service users in personal care and medication as required.
• Willingness to report any protection issues and follow company policies.

Responsibilities

• Support service users in all aspects of personal care.
• Assist service users with medication where required.
• Encourage relationships with family, friends, and the community.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Cultural sensitivity

Full UK Driving License

Job description

Due to restrictions on the number of certificates we can issue at present, candidates without an existing visa or right to work in the UK are unlikely to be suitable for the advertised post.

As Keane Premier Support Services continually seek to grow, we have new and exciting opportunities for compassionate and hard‑working individuals.

You will work as part of the KPSS team to support service users in the community to help promote their independence.

What do you get in return for your compassion and commitment?

At Keane, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others. Here’s what we offer to support your wellbeing and development:

• Early access to a portion of your earnings with Wagestream
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme, with 24/7 support via the Wisdom app and helpline– access health checks, wellbeing tools, legal advice, and much more.
• Free confidential counselling sessions– up to 6 Structured counselling sessions via phone, online or face‑to‑face.
• Bright Exchange, available through the Wisdom app – unlock exclusive deals and discounts on a wide range of products and services.
• Gift card and cinema savingsthrough Salary Extras.
• Exclusive high street discountsthrough the Blue Light Card.
• Free mortgage consultationwith McCuster Mortgage Solutions.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing trainingto support your confidence and success – including paid shadowing and trainingto help you feel ready and supported from day one.
• 28 days’ holiday (pro rata)– so you can rest and recharge.
• Clear opportunities to grow, with real career progression routes to help you reach your full potential.

Benefits are non‑contractual and may be amended or withdrawn at any time.

Main responsibilities:

• Support service users in all aspects of personal care.
• Support service users with medication where required.
• Assist service users to meet their nutritional needs.
• Carry out light house duties.
• Assist service users with finances as per company policy.
• Ensure service users have access to healthcare, if required.
• Utilise all communication methods to listen and talk to service users to promote their wellbeing.
• Encourage the relationships service users have with family, friends, and wider community.
• At all times, be mindful of equality and diversity, and behave in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Be aware of adult protection issues and report accordingly.
• Report a service users progress on the correct platforms.
• Full UK Driving License

You do not need to have any experience; we are just looking for individuals who have a real passion for enhancing the experiences of our service users, helping them to live an independent life.

*This post is subject to a PVG and 2 satisfactory references*

Schedule 9 Part 1 (1)(1)(a) of the Equality Act 2010 applies to this post.