Package Description

JOB ROLE: Support Worker

LOCATION: Wyboston, Bedfordshire (MK44)

SALARY: £13.20 - £13.90* per hour ( This rate is effective as of 1st April - if you start prior to this date, your hourly rate will be £12.60 - £13.60 and will be automatically uplifted on 1st April)

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.

Due to continued growth, we are urgently seeking Full Time Support Workers to join our AMAZING supportive team at Pathway House

At Pathway House we support people with 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

Why Join us:

• 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.
• Hapi App - Your hub for wellbeing, engagement, and discounts. From tailored exercise advice and healthy eating tips to counselling and savings on everyday purchases, Hapi has you covered.
• 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.

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

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

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.

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