Package Description

JOB ROLE: Male Support Worker x2

LOCATION: Kettering

HOURS: 35 per week

SALARY: £12.00 - £12.70 Depending on qualification

Must be able to work evenings and weekends

Our vision is to offer high quality care and support in an environment that promotes positive wellbeing and maximises people’s potential to live as independently as possible, our specialist Supported Living service in Kettering, provides support for for people with Learning Disabilities and Mental Health needs.

We are currently looking people to join our team who are committed to meeting the needs of all the people we support, that have a good sense of humour and are friendly towards others. We understand the importance of providing person-centred support that enables independence and meets each individual's needs.

We believe in the potential of each person we support, and we enable them to work towards their goals, live more independently and take control of their lives. We listen and understand what each person would like to achieve in life. We then work closely with them, their family, circle of support and other professionals to define goals and how we can work together to achieve them.

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
• Sleep-ins may be required

Why join us:

• Annual leave - 5.6 weeks holiday per year
• DBS Check – We cover the cost of your DBS check and further renewals
• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you
• Wellbeing Support, Advice and Guidance – via our Employee Assistance Program though an online portal or over the telephone
• Regular Team Meetings – Include and contribute your ideas towards the progression of the service and have your voice heard
• Supportive Management - Regular supervisions and appraisals to ensure you are enjoying your role with us
• Qualifications – We can support you to obtain a range of QCF’s opening up further career opportunities
• Paid Induction and Training – Get paid to enrol in our sector leading training and level up your career.
• 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
• Real Progression Opportunity’s – Let us invest in you and excel in your career

Please note that due to the vulnerable nature of the people that we support, all applicants must be over the age of 18

Keys Group

Keys Group brings together three of the UK’s leading and longest-established providers of specialist education, care and activities; Accomplish, Keys and Peak. The organisation provides specialist support and education for more than 2,000 children, young people, adults and families in services and schools across England and Wales.

Specialist residential and supported living services for adults with a learning disability, autism, mental health needs and acquired brain injury are provided throughout England and Wales by Accomplish.

Keys offers education and care services for children, young people and families across England and Wales through its specialist schools, residential children’s homes, activity and intervention and leaving care services, adult resource centre and family assessment centres.

Activities are offered by Peak through its seven specialist adventure centres including water sports, treetop and climbing centres, across England

Please note we require a Male support worker due to a genuine occupational requirement for the person we are supporting making this position exempt from the gender discrimination rule.

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