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Exciting New Opportunity: Support Worker at Summerhill Lane Care Home

(at our ABI Specialist service on Summerhill Lane)

Job Role: Support Worker
Location: Newport, NP19 8FP
Salary: £12.60 - £13.30* per hour  (This rate is effective as of 1st April - if you start prior to this date, your hourly rate will be £12.00 - £12.70 and will be automatically uplifted on 1st April)

About Summerhill Lane

We’re thrilled to introduce Summerhill Lane, a brand-new residential care home opening in 2025. Nestled in the heart of Newport, Summerhill Lane will provide high-quality accommodation and support for up to 12 adults with Acquired Brain Injuries and Neurological Conditions. As a new service, we are setting the standard for compassionate, personalized care, and creating an environment where residents can thrive, develop, and lead fulfilling lives.

At Summerhill Lane, we believe in a person-centered approach that focuses on each individual’s unique goals and aspirations. We work closely with families, carers, and healthcare professionals to create tailored support plans that foster independence and enhance well-being.

About the Role

We are looking for compassionate, dedicated Support Workers to join our new team and help us build a community based on care, respect, and empowerment. As a Support Worker, you’ll have the unique opportunity to be a part of something special from the very beginning—helping individuals regain independence and live life to the fullest. Your role will have a direct impact on creating a warm, welcoming environment for residents and their families.

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

• Support residents in maintaining and developing independence through daily activities and encouraging personal growth.
• Promote engagement in hobbies, interests, and life skills development, such as budgeting, shopping, and paying bills.
• Assist with healthcare needs, including accompanying residents to medical appointments and supporting with medication administration.
• Provide assistance with personal care (depending on individual needs), including help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing.
• Support with domestic duties, including cleaning and preparing meals to create a comfortable, homely atmosphere.

Experience within the care sector is not essential as we offer full training, however what you do need is the enthusiasm and commitment to live our company values every day to ensure we move mountains to support people to live happy and healthy lives.

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 - 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.

*Dependant on experience and qualifications.

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