Support Workers and Relief Support Workers - Fort William

Key; Fort William; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate and reliable individuals to provide essential support to those in need. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives, whether in their own homes or within the community. With flexible hours available, including evening and weekend shifts, you will become part of a supportive local team dedicated to helping individuals achieve their desired quality of life. Full training will be provided, ensuring you have the skills and confidence to succeed in this rewarding position. Join us and be the key to someone’s support journey!

Benefits

31 days annual leave

Annual SSSC fees paid

Double pay for public holidays

Company sick pay

Full training provided

Fully funded SVQ qualification

Discounts with Blue Light Card

Credit Union Membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension Contributions

Qualifications

• No experience necessary; full training will be provided.
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support people living in their own home or community.
• Work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and sleepovers.

Skills

Caring

Reliable

Flexible

Passionate about support

Education

SVQ qualification

Job description

Rate: £12 - £12.50 per hour sleepover hourly rate - £12 per hour.

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time, Part Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Main Grade Hourly Rate: £12.50

Induction and Relief Register Hourly Rate: £12.00

Sleepover Hourly Rate: £12.00

Hours: Various hours available up to 35 hours per week

Who are we?

At Key we support people living in their own home, in their family home or in their community. We start by seeing the person first. The support we offer can range from just a few hours a week, a few hours a day to 24-hour support, including overnights.

Could you be Key?

If you are caring, reliable, flexible and passionate about getting alongside people providing support to achieve the life they want then…you could be Key!

What we offer you…

In return you will be part of a supportive, local team and will receive:

1. 31 days annual leave inclusive of public holidays
2. Annual SSSC fees paid for all contracted support workers
3. Public holidays are paid at double time
4. Company sick pay
5. Full training provided
6. Fully funded SVQ qualification with support given to achieve this
7. Eligible to apply for Blue Light Card/Blue Light Ticket Schemes offering discounts and savings
8. Registered with Concert for Carers
9. Eligible to register for a Costco Membership
10. Credit Union Membership
11. Cycle to Work Scheme
12. Employee Assistance Programme
13. Pension Contributions

What do we need from you?

No experience necessary! Full training will be provided and support will be given to help you reach your full potential.

Applicants must be able to work flexibly as part of the team to meet the needs of the people we support. This will include evening, weekend and sleepover work. Waking nights may also be required. There are various hours available up to 35 hours per week.

If you would like to get involved in support work but cannot commit to a contract due to other commitments, we also have opportunities for you to complement our existing workers by joining our Relief Register of bank support workers. This means you can work flexibly to suit your current commitments. Please specify this within your application.

We encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience as we may be able to offer interviews at an earlier date to shortlisted candidates.

Key are a Disability Confident Employer and guarantee an interview to any applicant who has a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the role.