Support Worker - up to 35 hours per week

TN United Kingdom; Dumfries; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Scotland is seeking Support Workers in Dumfries to empower individuals with disabilities. The role involves assisting a young man with daily activities and promoting an active lifestyle. Join a supportive team and make a difference every day.

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

Access to Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Support individuals with various needs to lead fulfilling lives.

Responsibilities

• Assist a young man in Lochmaben with daily activities.
• Encourage outdoor activities and fitness.

Skills

Fitness

Job description

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Support Worker - up to 35 hours per week, Dumfries

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Client:

Key

Location:

Dumfries, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

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Job Description

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 and Community Lifestyles, two organisations that support disabled people of all ages to make everyday matter.

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 both Key and Community Lifestyles for more details on the job itself.

We are recruiting now in your area and can offer Full Time and Part Time contracts. Join us in making every day matter!

We are here to help, so please get in touch if you have any questions - email us at [emailprotected] or call 0141 342 1890.

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 £12.50 (Induction and Relief Register rate £12.21).

Sleepover hourly rate of £12.00.

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.

Concerts for Carers registration.

Join us and make every day matter!

About The Role

We are looking for Support Workers to join our well-established team in Dumfries supporting a young man in Lochmaben with a variety of support needs to lead his best life.

A bit about the young man you would be supporting:

I am interested in playing and watching football, it is important to me to be out and about every day. I enjoy keeping fit and do this by walking several miles a day, so staff should enjoy being outside and enjoy walking / have a level of fitness.

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 both Key and Community Lifestyles for more details on the job itself.

We are here to help, so please get in touch if you have any questions - email us at [emailprotected] or call 0141 342 1890.

Skills Needed

About The Company

People we support are actively involved in everything we do through our strong partnership with TAG (The Advisory Group) - a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation run by disabled people. TAG supports people to play a central role, alongside our Board of Directors, in shaping the strategic direction of the organisation and ensuring the quality of our services. You can find out more about Key and TAG's partnership here.

Company Culture

For over 30 years, Key has been making a positive impact in the lives of countless individuals across Scotland. Their commitment to person-centered support and community inclusion continues to be a driving force behind their work.