Casual Support Worker - Boston House

Keys Group; Oldham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Oldham seeks a Support and Therapy Assistant to assist adults with complex needs in their rehabilitation journey after brain injuries. You will promote independence and provide support with health care, budgeting, and domestic tasks. This role offers competitive pay, career development opportunities, and a comprehensive induction program.

Benefits

5.6 weeks of annual leave

Paid DBS Check

Career qualification opportunities

Wellbeing and engagement hub

Discount scheme

NEST Pension Scheme

£500 Referral Bonus

Comprehensive onboarding program

Qualifications

• Experience with neuro rehabilitation or similar roles preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team and support individuals with diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with their rehabilitation goals.
• Support clients in managing healthcare needs and appointments.
• Encourage clients in budgeting and domestic tasks.

Skills

Promoting independence

Personal care assistance

Empowering clients

Health care management

Job description

Boston House provides slow stream Neuro Rehabilitation for 17 adults who have complex needs following a brain injury, you will work in conjunction with a Neuro‑Therapy Team assisting the people we support with their ongoing rehabilitation goals.

As a Support and Therapy Assistant you will be part of a team who excel in being an active and positive influence encouraging the people we support to work towards a brighter future. Duties will include:

• Promoting independence with the people we support and encouraging them to engage in their rehabilitation journey following their Brain Injury.
• Supporting our people to manage their health care needs, including accompanying them to routine appointments, hospital admissions and administering medication when fully trained.
• Empowering the people we support to manage budgets, pay bills, menu planning, shopping and support with domestic tasks including cleaning & cooking in line with their therapy goals set by the therapy team.
• Assisting with personal care.
• Supporting to follow tailored programmes of therapies set by our Physiotherapist, Speech and Language Therapist and Occupational Therapist.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.
• Amazing Discount Scheme – 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.
• 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 programmes and confidence‑building activities like bushcraft, climbing, and canoeing.

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.

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

*Dependent on experience and qualification