Support Worker

Keys Group; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Newport is seeking a Support Worker. This role involves supporting individuals with diverse needs including personal care, maintaining health care needs, and encouraging independence. The candidate does not require previous care experience, however, enthusiasm and commitment to company values are essential. Enjoy competitive pay, annual leave, and comprehensive training. Join a team that is dedicated to making a significant difference in people's lives.

Benefits

5.6 weeks of annual leave

Paid DBS check

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing support through Circle

Discount scheme available

NEST pension scheme

£500 referral bonus

Paid comprehensive onboarding

Qualifications

• Experience within the care sector is not essential.
• Must be over the age of 18.

Responsibilities

• Prompting service users' independence while helping them live fulfilling lives.
• Supporting and encouraging the development of personal skills.
• Maintaining health care needs and administrating medication.
• Teaching life skills such as budgeting and paying bills.
• Assisting with personal care.
• Helping with domestic tasks including cleaning and cooking.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Commitment to values

Job description

Please note this role is both Days & Nights and will include Personal Care.

About Manor Lodge:

We provide support at varying levels, depending on the assessed needs of the individualand is designed specifically to accommodate the complex needs of a wide range of people. This can include people who have Acquired Brain Injuries, Learning Disabilities or Mental Health needs.

Offering a welcoming and homely environment to recover and develop skills in order to have a better quality of life.We provide people with the right support, which assists them in developing coping techniques, which make a noticeable difference to their everyday lives. We understand the importance of providing person-centred support which enables independence and meets individual’s specific needs. Through our outcomes focused approach, we support people to maintain choice and control of their own lives.

Experience within the care sector is not essential as we offer full training, however what you do need is the enthusiasm and commitment to live our company values every day to ensure we move mountains to support people to live happy and healthy lives.

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

• Prompting service users 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 service users to routine appointments or administrating medication
• Teaching life skills such as budgeting, paying bills & shopping
• Assisting with personal care (Depending on service user)
• Assisting with domestic tasks including cleaning & cooking
• 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 programs 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