Package Description

JOB ROLE: Support Worker

LOCATION: The Lighthouse, Burnham-on-Sea (TA8)

SALARY: £12.60 - £13.30* per hour

SHIFT: 08:30 - 21:00 Occasional sleep in if needed to cover.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking Full Time Support Workers to join our amazing supportive team at The Light House in Burnham-on-Sea

One thing that is guaranteed is that joining our team at The Light House will be fulfilling, fun and rewarding, offering you stability with the opportunity to grow and develop your career further.

About The Lighthouse:

At The Lighthouse we support 9 people with Mental Health needs or whom may have a dual diagnosis. We work with people with varied abilities to reach their full potential. We enable people to develop their skills, strengths, and resilience. We help them to develop their own set of resources to self-manage and stay well. We provide people with the right support to assist them in developing coping techniques which can make a noticeable difference in their everyday lives. We understand that everyone is an individual and their needs may vary, but whatever the persons situation or however complex their needs are, we will encourage, support, and motivate them to achieve their optimum level of independence & life goals!

As a Support Worker, you will be involved in:

• 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.

In return accomplish will support you to further career by gaining new skills and qualifications with sector leading training and coaching, which can lead to a wide variety of progression opportunities.

Why join The Lighthouse?

• 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

Apply now and one of our team will be in touch to discuss how you can begin your rewarding career.

Due to the vulnerable nature of the service users all applicants must be over 18.

*Dependant on experience and qualifications