Support Worker - Glebe Road (CV11)

Keys Group; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health support organization in Nuneaton is seeking a Support Worker. This role involves providing daily support to individuals in a residential setting, helping them achieve independence in their daily lives. No prior experience is necessary as full training will be provided. The organization offers competitive pay, training opportunities, and a variety of employee benefits including a pension scheme and referral bonuses.

Benefits

5.6 weeks of annual leave

Enhanced DBS Check covered

Qualifications and career development opportunities

Circle wellbeing hub

Discount scheme for various services

NEST Pension Scheme

Competitive pay with enhanced scales

£500 Referral Bonus

Comprehensive onboarding program

Qualifications

• No prior experience in the care sector required, full training is provided.
• Ability to assist with personal care and domestic tasks.
• Willingness to promote independence and support personal skills development.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support to individuals in a residential setting.
• Assist with personal care and health care needs.
• Encourage independent living skills.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Patience

Job description

Glebe Road is a registered Mental Health service which can support up to six people and provides individuals with a range of accommodation options including flats and studio apartments. The service offers 24-hour support from an experienced and skilled staff team with input from clinical specialists. Glebe Road is designed to provide an opportunity for individuals to step down into more independent living at a pace to suit their needs. It follows the Recovery Star Model, which supports individuals to develop the skills and confidence to manage their own Mental Health relapse strategies. This model of support has a proven track record of progressively supporting people towards Supported Living and it offers commissioners greater value for money through an improved step-down success rate resulting in more cost-effective placements.

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.

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.

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