Support Worker - Male Only

Key; The Ross; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A support services organization in Scotland is seeking compassionate support workers to assist a man named John with daily living tasks and community engagement. This role offers flexibility and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in someone's life. Ideal candidates should be able to work various shifts, including weekends and sleepovers, and possess driving skills to facilitate outings.

Benefits

Competitive annual leave

Company sick pay

Paid Membership of Disclosure Scotland’s PVG Scheme

Fully funded SVQ qualification

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Access to Costco Membership

Qualifications

• Experience working with disabled individuals is advantageous.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and sleepovers.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support for daily living.
• Encourage community participation and ensure safety.
• Build trust with John and his family.

Skills

Flexibility

Compassion

Driving

Job description

Rate: £12.60 per hour induction and relief register - £12.60. main grade - £12.60 (pay award pending). sleepover hourly rate - £12.60.

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time, Part Time

Hours: 25 hours per week

Being a support worker is a role where you can make every day matter. It's a job with challenges that make your heart beat faster, where you can give something of yourself and empower amazing people on their journey.

We are Key, an organisations that support disabled people of all ages to make everyday matter.

We are currently recruiting within our Easter Ross Service to support to a man “John” who lives in his own home in Invergordon.

We support John 24 hours a day with all aspects of his life including personal care, taking care of his home, as well as encouraging participation in the community. John enjoys television especially sport and films, and trips out in his own car. John requires support as he has epilepsy, autism and a learning disability.

It is important for John to have a consistent and committed team around him to enable him to feel safe and secure. Building trust is very important for both John and his family. As mentioned, John has his own car to support him to get out and about, so drivers are particularly welcome to apply.

Applicants should be able to work flexibly as part of the team to meet the needs of John with shifts including weekdays, weekends and sleepovers.

The successful candidate will be joining an already established team of skilled support workers who are passionate about ensuring John receives the best support possible.

Our teams know that good support is essential for a good life, and so we work alongside every person we support and their family to help them live life to the full. The films at the bottom of this page will tell you more about us and what it means to be a support worker. You can also check out the support worker job descriptions for more details on the job itself.

We are passionate about being the best employer we can be, ensuring our staff feel supported and valued in their roles. As well as being part of a supportive, local team, you will be eligible for the following:

• Main Grade Hourly rate of £12.60 (Pay Award Pending)
• Induction and Relief Register rate £12.60.
• Sleepover hourly rate of £12.60.
• Enhanced rate for waking nights.
• Competitive annual leave and company sick pay.
• Payment of annual SSSC fees for contracted Support Workers.
• Enhanced pay for work on targeted Public Holidays.
• Paid Membership of Disclosure Scotland’s PVG Scheme.
• Full, in-depth training for your role.
• Fully funded SVQ qualification with support provided to achieve this.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering free confidential counselling, advice and support on a wide range of issues.
• Free access to occupational health support.
• Credit Union Membership.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Access to Costco Membership.
• Access to Blue Light Card/Blue Light Ticket registration which offer a range of discounts and savings.