Support Workers & Relief Support Workers - Garelochhead - 448962

Key; Helensburgh; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading support provider in Helensburgh is seeking compassionate support workers to assist individuals with learning disabilities in a home setting. The role involves flexible hours including evenings and weekends, with no prior experience required as training will be provided. Join the team and make every day matter by empowering clients to live fulfilling lives. Additional benefits include competitive pay and comprehensive support.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Full in-depth training

Fully funded SVQ qualification

Employee Assistance Programme

Workplace Pension

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discount membership opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with people with learning disabilities is desirable.
• Commitment to a person-centred approach is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support two mature gentlemen in their home.
• Work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and sleepovers.
• Empower individuals to achieve their desired life.

Skills

Caring

Reliable

Flexible

Passionate about supporting others

Job description

Working locally, you will join our team to support two mature gentlemen in their home. These individuals have a wide range of interests including arts, music, quiz shows, spending time with family, and socialising within their local community. They enjoy good company and laughter with others, creating a happy stimulating environment in their home.

If you're caring, reliable, flexible, and passionate about supporting others to achieve the life they desire, then you could be who we are looking for!

Applicants must be prepared to work flexibly as part of the team to meet the needs of the people who use our service. Supports will include work in the evenings and weekends as well as sleepovers and waking nights when required.

A commitment to a person‑centred approach is essential and experience of working with people with learning disabilities is desirable.

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 through life.

At key we support disabled people of all ages to make every day matter.

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

• Main Grade Hourly rate of £12.90
• 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.
• A Workplace Pension.
• 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! Support Workers and Relief Support Workers.

No experience necessary! Training and support will be given to help you achieve your full potential.

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 will mean you can work in a way that best suits you and fits with your life.

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

If you would like to arrange an informal chat to find out more, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Scott McShannon, Support & Development Manager at [e-mail] or 07407 796580.