Support Worker - Hugglescote (LE67)

Keys; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5.6 weeks annual leave (incl. 8 public

DBS paid by employer

QCF qualifications support

Blue Light Card access

Referral bonus £500

Nest Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Full induction & onboarding

Job summary

Keys Group is looking for a Female Support Worker for a small 3-bed residential home in Hugglescote (LE67). The role involves day-to-day support, promoting independence and helping residents with personal care, health needs, and daily tasks within a caring team.

The position offers 28 hours per week with varied shifts, including sleep-ins. We provide DBS paid by the employer, continuous training, and generous leave and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years old.
• DBS check paid by Keys Group, renewals covered.
• Blue Light Card access for discounts.
• QCF qualifications supported and career development.
• Armed Forces Covenant – eligible candidates may be interviewed.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support and routine for residents.
• Promote independence and help them lead a fulfilling life.
• Support personal skills through hobbies and interests.
• Assist with health care needs and attend routine appointments, medications.
• Teach life skills such as budgeting, paying bills and shopping.
• Assist with personal care and domestic tasks including cooking and cleaning.
• Provide guidance and emotional support.
• 5.6 weeks annual leave incl. 8 public holidays.

Job description

HOURS:28 hours per week

SHIFTS:08:00-15:00 / 15:00-22:00 / 08:00-22:00 / 22:00 - 08:00. You will be required to complete sleep ins, which are from 10:00pm - 8:00am.

Please note we require a Female Support Worker due to a genuine occupational requirement for the people we are supporting making this position exempt from the gender discrimination rule.

About Hugglescote:

Hugglescote are a small 3-bed residential home supporting young adults with a range of learning disabilities ranging from Autism, ADHD and challenging behavior on 2-1 or 1-1 basis.

One thing that is for sure is that joining our team at Hugglescote will be fulfilling and rewarding, offering you stability with the opportunity to grow and develop your career further.

Many of our Managers and Team Leaders joined us as a Support Worker and through ongoing training and coaching they are continuing to move further up the accomplish ladder!

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Blue Light Card- 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
• Referral Bonus - Refer talented individuals to Keys Group and split a £500 bonus when they successfully join and complete their probation.
• Care First- We care about your well-being and that's why we're pleased to offer our employees an Employee Assistance Program. If you need someone to talk to, the EAP is here for you - confidentially and at no cost.
• 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.
• NEST Pension Scheme - Save for your retirement with a matched contribution of up to 3% from Keys Group.
• Long Service Awards -It's our way of saying a heartfelt thank you for everything you do.
• Cycle to Work Scheme- You could save up to 42% on a brand-new bike and accessories.
• 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

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Support Worker - Hugglescote (LE67)

• Salary £14.05 - £14.75* per hour
• Frequency Hourly
• Job Reference Keysgroup/TP/154476/9156
• Contract Type Full Time
• Closing Date No expiry date
• Job Category Care and Support
• Business Unit Adult Residential - England