Support Worker - Hamilton (Driver)

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

Job summary

A community support services provider in Scotland seeks compassionate individuals to assist service users in maintaining their independence. Responsibilities include personal care, medication support, and promoting wellbeing while ensuring cultural sensitivity. No prior experience is required; however, a Full UK Driving License is mandatory. The organization offers comprehensive training and various wellbeing benefits. Join a dedicated team focused on improving lives and making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Early access to earnings with Wagestream

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Free confidential counselling sessions

Exclusive deals and discounts through Bright Exchange

Gift card and cinema savings

High street discounts through the Blue Light Card

Free mortgage consultation

Ongoing training and support

28 days’ holiday (pro rata)

Clear opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving License

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.
• Be mindful of equality and diversity, and behave in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Be aware of adult protection issues and report accordingly.

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.

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.

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 savings through Salary Extras.
• Exclusive high street discounts through the Blue Light Card.
• Free mortgage consultation with McCuster Mortgage Solutions.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training to support your confidence and success – including paid shadowing and training to 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.

Mandatory Requirements

• 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.

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*