Package Description

JOB ROLE: Senior Support Worker

LOCATION: Kings Norton B38

SALARY: £12.80 - £13.40* per hour

HOURS: 35 hours per week

SHIFT PATTERN: 07:00-14:00, 14:00- 21:00, 07:00-21:00

Drivers Required

About Maple Leaf Lodge

Maple Leaf Lodge is a residential care home in Birmingham committed to providing support for individuals with Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Needs. The service caters to up to 11 male adults, offering personalised care pathways that prioritise independence and enhance the quality of life for the people supported. Our trained staff specialises in compassionate and professional care, addressing the unique challenges associated with diverse conditions.

Nestled in a serene rural setting 1.8 miles from Birmingham suburb Hollywood, Maple Leaf Lodge offers tranquillity while maintaining accessibility. Despite the absence of footpaths or public transport directly around, Wythall train station, just 2.4 miles away, provides convenient connectivity. For added convenience, a dedicated car at the service ensures the people we support can explore local areas. Supermarkets and doctors are within a 2-mile radius, with Birmingham City Centre approximately 6 miles away.

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

• Managing a team of Support Workers
•  Providing high standards of care for the people we support, in line with care and support plans  
• Encourage good community relationships by promoting a variety of activities
• Accurately report, record and maintain records as required and working to care plans
• Liaise with health professionals and their families
• Complete supervisions and audits
•  To ensure that all duties undertaken by reporting staff are performed to required standards, and that all such staff contribute in a positive manner to provide a happy, efficient and homely atmosphere within the Home.  

Why Join us:

• 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.
• Hapi App - Your hub for wellbeing, engagement, and discounts. From tailored exercise advice and healthy eating tips to counselling and savings on everyday purchases, Hapi has you covered.
• 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.

Apply now and one of our team will be in touch to discuss how you can begin your rewarding career - No agencies please

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

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.

*Dependant on experience and qualification

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