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Package Description
JOB ROLE: Support Worker
LOCATION: Newport, Gwent (NP20)
PAY RATE: £14.05 – £14.75* per hour
HOURS: 23 Hours & 35 Hours
SHIFTS: 08:00AM – 20:30
a Full Uk Driving License Is Essential
One thing for sure is that joining our team at Woodside Cottage & The Elms will be fulfilling and rewarding, Offering you stability with the opportunity to grow and develop your career further. Many of our Managers and Team Leaders joined us as a Support Worker and through ongoing training and coaching they are continuing to move further up the accomplish ladder!
About Woodside Cottage & The Elms
At Woodside Cottage we offer bespoke support and enablement for eight people who, in addition to their Learning Disability, have additional support needs associated with Autism, an Acquired Brain Injury, Prada Willie Syndrome, complex health needs or physical disabilities. We encourage and motivate each person to feel good about themselves. We support people to gain confidence and do the things that are important to them and ultimately to lead happy and fulfilled lives. We encourage everybody to have a voice about what matters in their lives and our support is focussed on ensuring that their voice is heard about every aspect of their lives.
The Elms is separate to the main house and has two studio apartments. Our studio apartments offer a clear progression pathway. The pathway offers an opportunity for self-development and maximum personal growth, regardless of complex health and social care needs. The studio apartments provide a private space for staff to enable skill development or coaching sessions. People can trial independence in a setting which has 24 hour staffing available, to assist with development of their life skills. We feel that The Elms enables people who want to live more independently, take those first steps to greater independence within a safe, risk managed environment.
As a Support Worker, You Will Be Involved In The Day To Day Support And Routine Of The People Within The Service Including
- Prompting people we support with 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 person we support)
- Assisting with domestic tasks including cleaning & cooking
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.
- 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.
- Blue Light Card – 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
- Referral Bonus – Refer talented individuals to Keys Group and split a £500 bonus when they successfully join and complete their probation.
- Care First – We care about your well-being and that’s why we’re pleased to offer our employees an Employee Assistance Program. If you need someone to talk to, the EAP is here for you – confidentially and at no cost.
- Circle – Your hub for wellbeing, engagement and discounts. From tailored exercise advice and healthy eating tips to counselling and savings on everyday purchases, Circle has you covered.
- NEST Pension Scheme – Save for your retirement with a matched contribution of up to 3% from Keys Group.
- Long Service Awards – It’s our way of saying a heartfelt thank you for everything you do.
- Cycle to Work Scheme – You could save up to 42% on a brand-new bike and accessories.
- Full Induction & Introductory Programme – Begin your journey with a paid-for comprehensive onboarding to set you up for success.
About 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.
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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