Wake Night Support Worker - Thatcham

Keys; Thatcham; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 5.6 weeks

Enhanced DBS paid

QCF qualifications

Real Living Wage employer

Blue Light Card access

Referral bonus £500

Employee Assistance Program

Circle wellbeing

Nest Pension

Long service awards

Cycle to Work

Full induction

Job summary

Keys Group is seeking a compassionate Support Worker in Thatcham, United Kingdom, to assist adults with daily living and healthcare tasks in a supportive home setting. Your role includes promoting independence, helping with budgeting, medication administration, and social activities to enable a fulfilling life.

You will join a caring team with opportunities for career development, DBS coverage, enhanced pay scales, and employee benefits including a Blue Light Card and pension options.

Qualifications

• Experience in care or support roles is preferred.
• Ability to promote independence while ensuring safety.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day support and routine of the people we support.
• Promoting independence and helping them live a fulfilling life.
• Develop personal skills through hobbies and interests.
• Assist with health care needs and accompany to routine appointments or administer medication.
• Teach life skills such as budgeting, paying bills and shopping.
• Assist with personal care as required.
• Help with domestic tasks including cleaning and cooking.
• Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.

Skills

Caregiving

Empathy

Communication

Job description

As a Support Worker, you will be involved in the day to day support and routine of the people within the service including:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Blue Light Card- 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
• Referral Bonus - Refer talented individuals to Keys Group and split a £500 bonus when they successfully join and complete their probation.
• Care First- We care about your well-being and that's why we're pleased to offer our employees an Employee Assistance Program. If you need someone to talk to, the EAP is here for you - confidentially and at no cost.
• 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.
• NEST Pension Scheme - Save for your retirement with a matched contribution of up to 3% from Keys Group.
• Long Service Awards -It's our way of saying a heartfelt thank you for everything you do.
• Cycle to Work Scheme- You could save up to 42% on a brand-new bike and accessories.
• Full Induction & Introductory Programme - Begin your journey with a paid-for comprehensive onboarding to set you up for success.

About Keys Group

Keys Care provides safe, supportive homes for adults and children, offering tailored services and specialist support to help people thrive. Through our Connected Support approach, we empower individuals to build stability, resilience, and a strong sense of belonging

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are also committed to supporting the Armed Forces community through our Armed Forces Covenant.

Eligible candidates from military backgrounds are guaranteed an interview – please include details of your service on your CV.

Please note that due to the vulnerable nature of the people that we support, all applicants must be over the age of 18/21

*Dependant on experience and qualifications

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