Support Worker

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

Job summary

A community support organization in Swansea is seeking a Support Worker to help individuals with Autism and learning disabilities. Responsibilities include promoting independence, assisting with daily tasks, and providing health care support. The role offers competitive pay, a variety of employee perks, and opportunities for professional development. Applicants must have a full UK driving licence and be over 18. A rewarding career awaits in a supportive environment.

Benefits

5.6 weeks of annual leave

Paid DBS check

Career development qualifications

Wellbeing and discount hub

Competitive pay as a Real Living Wage Employer

£500 referral bonus

Comprehensive onboarding program

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
• Experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities and mental health needs.
• Ability to assist with personal care and daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support service users in maintaining independence.
• Encourage personal skill development.
• Assist with health care needs including medication administration.
• Provide support with budgeting and shopping.
• Help with cleaning and cooking.

Skills

Driving licence

Experience with Autism

Personal care

Health care support

Domestic tasks

Job description

ROLE: Support Worker
LOCATION: Neath Port Talbot, Swansea
SALARY: £12.60 - £13.30 per hour
HOURS: 37.5 hours per week, Full-time

Must hold a full UK driving licence, and have access to a vehicle

Based in Neath Port Talbot our supported living service supports up-to 3 individuals with Autism, Learning Disabilities and Mental Health needs. The service consists of 4 bedrooms, with a shared lounge and kitchen area. Our housing-related support service focuses on promoting wellbeing, greater independence and social inclusion.

As a Support 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 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