Support Worker - Paignton

accomplish; Paignton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supported living service in Paignton is seeking a Support Worker to provide essential day-to-day assistance to individuals aiming for independence. This role involves supporting personal development, maintaining health care needs, and teaching life skills. No prior experience is required as full training will be provided. Benefits include competitive pay, career development opportunities, and a £500 referral bonus.

Benefits

5.6 weeks of annual leave

DBS Check Paid

Qualifications & Career Development

Wellbeing and engagement hub

Discount schemes

NEST Pension Scheme

£500 Referral Bonus

Paid induction program

Qualifications

• No experience required; full training provided.
• Willingness to support individuals with diverse needs.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support for individuals.
• Encourage independence and personal development.
• Assist with health care needs and medication.
• Teach essential life skills like budgeting and cooking.
• Maintain a safe and clean living environment.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Organization

Time Management

Job description

Package Description

JOB ROLE : Support Worker

HOURS : 40 per week

LOCATION : Paignton, Devon TQ4

SALARY : £12.60 - £13.30 per hour

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Support Workerto join our brand-new supported living service in Paignton.

We believe in the potential of each person we support, and we enable them to work towards their goals, live more independently and take control of their lives. We listen and understand what each person would like to achieve in life. We then work closely with them, their family, circle of support and other professionals to define goals and how we can work together to achieve them.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Experience within the care sector is not needed as we offer full training, coaching and development.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.
• Amazing Discount Scheme - 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
• NEST Pension Scheme - Save for your retirement with a matched contribution of up to 3% from Keys Group.
• 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.
• £500 Referral Bonus - Refer talented individuals to Keys Group and split a £500 bonus when they successfully join and complete their probation.
• Full Induction & Introductory Programme - Begin your journey with a paid-for comprehensive onboarding to set you up for success.

About Keys Group

Keys Group supports over 2,500 individuals across England and Wales through its three divisions : Accomplish, providing specialist residential, supported living, and accommodation for adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, and brain injuries; Keys, offering education and care for children and families through schools, children’s homes, supported accommodation, and family assessment centres; and Peak, delivering indoor and outdoor adventure activities across four UK centres, including bespoke education programs and confidence-building activities like bushcraft, climbing, and canoeing.

Keys Group are very proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant that means we have made a commitment to welcoming service personnel, veterans and military families into the group. We are delighted to have veteran friendly policies, offer a Veterans Peer Support Network within our teams and are able to offer Military Awareness and support to our colleagues.

As part of our commitment, we will offer a guaranteed interview to current and former service personnel providing that they meet the criteria of the role that they are applying for. If you feel that you meet the criteria for this, please ensure that you have your military experience detailed on your CV for one of our resourcing team to get in touch.