Support Worker - Crewe

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

Job summary

A specialist support organization in Crewe seeks Support Workers to assist individuals with Mental Health needs, Autism, and Learning Disabilities. The role involves providing day-to-day support, promoting independence, and assisting with healthcare needs. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in care, along with a compassionate approach to support. The position offers 35 flexible hours a week and includes favorable benefits like annual leave, career development, and a competitive salary structure. Applicants must be over 18 years old.

Benefits

5.6 weeks of annual leave

Enhanced DBS check covered

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing and engagement hub

Discount scheme with retailers

NEST Pension Scheme

Fair and competitive pay

£500 referral bonus

Comprehensive onboarding programme

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care as required.
• Understanding of mental health needs and disabilities.
• Ability to assist with domestic tasks including cleaning and cooking.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day routines of those in care.
• Encourage independence and life skill development.
• Assist with healthcare appointments and medication.

Skills

Day-to-day support

Prompting independence

Supporting personal skill development

Healthcare assistance

Teaching life skills

Emotional support

Education

Relevant qualifications for QCF

Job description

ROLE:Support Worker x 3 ( 2 Male Support Workers and 1 Female Support Worker)

LOCATION:Crewe

HOURS:35 hours a week (flexible required)

SHIFTS: 8:00am to 10:00pm, waking nights approx. 10:00pm to 8:00am and sleep in shifts.

About Cheshire Supported Living:

Our specialist Supported Living and Outreach service in Cheshire and Manchester provides support for people with Mental Health needs, Autism, Learning Disabilities and Acquired Brain Injuries.

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.
• 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

*Dependent on experience and qualification*

Salary Depending on qualifications and experience