Package Description
ROLE: Support Worker
LOCATION: Stroud (GL5)
SALARY: £13.45 - £14.15* per hour
HOURS: 35 hours a week
About us:
Our specialist Supported Living and Outreach service in Gloucester, provides support for people with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health needs and Acquired Brain Injuries. We understand the importance of providing person-centred support that enables independence and meets each individual's needs.
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.
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.
- 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
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
Keys Education
Keys Education is a national network of alternative learning solutions and pathways, designed to support learners with diverse needs to achieve their goals and realise their potential. It helps individuals with support needs build stability, resilience, and a sense of belonging through Connected Support.
Keys Health
Keys Health provides expert clinical, therapeutic, and speech and language services, supporting children, young people, and adults with neurodevelopmental and communication needs to overcome barriers and thrive - helping them build stability, resilience, and a sense of belonging through Connected Support.
Keys (Central Roles)
Keys supports people with complex needs to build stability, resilience, and a sense of belonging through Connected Support. We believe everyone has the right to live well and shape a life of their own. Through our national network of clinical, therapeutic, and education services, we provide flexible, personalised support for children and adults - delivered by expert multidisciplinary teams. There are no fixed pathways - just the right support, at the right time, to promote independence and re-enablement.
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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
*Dependant on experience and qualification
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