Support Worker - The Chantry (LE3)

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

Job summary

A supportive care organization in Leicester is hiring a Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Support Worker to assist individuals in daily routines, promote independence, and provide care. The ideal candidate should be compassionate and proactive. Position involves 42 hours a week with full training provided. The organization offers a variety of benefits including competitive pay and career development opportunities.

Benefits

5.6 weeks annual leave

DBS check paid

Career development qualifications

Wellbeing hub

Discount schemes

NEST pension scheme

£500 referral bonus

Comprehensive onboarding program

Qualifications

• Experience in care preferred but not required; full training offered.
• Ability to assist with cooking and daily living tasks.
• Must be over the age of 18.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in their daily routines.
• Encourage independence and personal skill development.
• Assist with health care needs and appointments.
• Teach budgeting and everyday life skills.
• Help with domestic tasks like cleaning and cooking.
• Provide emotional and physical support.

Skills

Compassion

Initiative

Proactive approach

IT proficiency

Job description

ROLE:

Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Support Worker

LOCATION:

The Chantry, LE3

HOURS:

42 hours a week

SHIFTS:

8:00AM - 3:00PM / 3:00PM - 10:00PM / 10:00PM - 8:00AM / 8:00AM - 10:00PM

About The Chantry:

At The Chantry we support people to develop coping techniques, which makes a noticeable difference to their everyday lives. We understand the importance of providing person‑centred support that enables independence and meets each individual’s specific needs. Through our outcomes focused approach, we support people to maintain choice and control of their own lives. We provide 24 hour support in a homely environment for up to 13 adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental Health needs.

What we are looking for in a candidate:

We seek candidates with experience in care, particularly with learning disabilities and mental health. The ideal person is proficient in IT, a proactive "go‑getter," and able to assist with cooking and daily living tasks. They should combine compassion, initiative, and practical skills to support individuals effectively.

As a Support Worker, you will be involved in the day to day support and routine of the people within the service:

• 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 administering 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

Benefits:

• 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.

Veteran Friendly

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

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