Package Description

POSITION: Support Worker 

HOURS: 37.5 hours per week

LOCATION: Maidenhead, SL6

PAY RATE: £12.60 - £13.30*

UK License with access to vehicle is necessary!

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. Our specialist Supported Living and Outreach service in Maidenhead, provides support for people with Learning Disabilities. We understand the importance of providing person-centred support that enables independence and meets each individual's needs.

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

• Promoting and delivering a person-centred support culture across the service
• Supporting people with all aspects of their daily living as per their support plan, this may include personal care and taking their medication
• Supporting and coaching people to learn independent living skills like cooking and laundry tasks
• Supporting people to access the community for social, educational or employment opportunities
• Safeguarding service users’ rights and dignity
• Taking an active role in peoples support plans and risk assessment’s
• Provide effective communication within the team and attending regular team & service user meetings
• To liaise professionally with family members and other professionals.
• A positive attitude & passionate about supporting adults with learning disabilities
• Can demonstrate a practical understanding of delivering support with dignity, privacy and respect

The successful candidate must meet the following criteria:

• Hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle
• Have proven experience working with adults experiencing mental health challenges
• Be capable of providing support to male clients
• Demonstrate full flexibility, including availability to work evenings and weekends as required 

Why join us:

• 5.6 Weeks Annual leave
• Free DBS Check
• Wellbeing Support, Advice and Guidance – via our Employee Assistance Program though an online portal or over the telephone
• Qualifications – we can support you to obtain a range of QCF’s opening up further career opportunities
• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you
• Paid Induction and Training
• 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

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.

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 experience and qualification

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