Support Worker - Hamilton

Keane Premier Healthcare; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support service provider in Peacehaven is seeking compassionate individuals to support service users in living independent lives. Responsibilities include personal care, assisting with medication and nutrition, as well as facilitating access to healthcare. No prior experience is needed; just a passion for enhancing user experiences is essential. A full UK Driving License is highly desirable. Flexible working patterns and extensive training opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Company vehicle during shifts

Access to wages before payday

28 days pro rata holidays

Flexible working patterns

Extensive training and development opportunities

24/7 employee support

High street discounts through Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• No prior experience required, just a passion for enhancing service user experiences.
• A full UK Driving License is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support service users in all aspects of personal care.
• Assist service users with medication and nutritional needs.
• Carry out light house duties and assist with finances.
• Ensure access to healthcare for service users.
• Encourage social relationships of service users.

Job description

What do we offer you in return for your motivation and outstanding work?

• Company vehicle whist on shift.
• Wage stream - access a portion of your wages before pay day.
• 28 days pro rata holidays.
• Flexible working patterns to promote work-life balance.
• Extensive training and development opportunities.
• 24/7 employee support through the Employee Assistance Programme.
• High street discounts through Blue Light Card.

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.

Please note that whilst this role is primarily for the Hamilton area, you may be expected to work in other parts of South Lanarkshire as and when required.

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.

Desirable Requirements:

• Full UK Driving License is highly desirable

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.

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

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