Male Support Worker - Pathway House (MK44)

Keys Group; Wyboston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A national support services organization is looking for a Support Worker in Wyboston, Bedfordshire. This role involves assisting individuals with mental health needs in their daily routines, promoting independence, and teaching essential life skills. Training is provided, and applicants must be over 18 years old. The role offers opportunities for personal development, competitive pay, and various employee benefits including a discount scheme and pension contributions. Join a rewarding career in supportive care today!

Benefits

5.6 weeks annual leave

Fully covered DBS check

Qualifications and career development opportunities

Amazing discount scheme

NEST pension scheme

£500 referral bonus

Paid comprehensive onboarding

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 due to occupational requirements.
• No prior experience in care sector required as training is provided.
• Willingness to support individuals with mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist service users in daily routines and personal development.
• Support individuals with health care needs and appointments.
• Teach life skills and assist with personal care.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Package Description

JOB ROLE:Support Worker

LOCATION:Wyboston, Bedfordshire (MK44)

Please note we require a Male Support Worker over the age of 18 due to a genuine occupational requirement for the people we are supporting making this position exempt from the gender discrimination rule.

About Pathway

Pathway House is a specialist residential service that offers a homely, relaxed atmosphere that enables people to explore boundaries in a safe and structured setting. People can realise their potential and gain maximum control over their future.

We support up to 10 peoplewith Mental Health needs who may also have a dual diagnosis of Autism or a mild Learning Disability. People we support are supported to understand their diagnosis and develop coping strategies to manage their anxieties, which reduce the frequency and severity of challenging behaviours.

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

Experience within the care sector is not needed as we offer full training, coaching and development

• 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.

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

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.

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 qualifications and experience