Overview
Job Role: Support Worker
Location: Blackwells, Hereford (HR4)
Salary: £13.20 - £13.90 per hour
Hours: Full time (35 hours per week)
Due to continued growth, we are seeking full time Support Workers to join our team at Blackwells, Hereford. Blackwells is a residential and supported living service based in Hereford, providing support for people with Learning Disabilities, Autism and/or Mental Health needs. The residential home supports up to 7 adults.
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.
Responsibilities
- Day-to-day support and routine of the people we support.
- Prompting independence whilst helping them live a fulfilling life.
- Supporting and 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 administering 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 and encouragement through physical & emotional support.
Experience within the care sector is not needed as we offer full training, coaching and development.
Qualifications & How to Apply
All applicants should note the following references and policies that support our commitments to employees and service users.
Benefits
- Annual Leave - 5.6 weeks of annual leave inclusive of 8 public holidays.
- DBS Check Paid - Enhanced DBS check fully covered by Keys Group, including renewals.
- Qualifications & Career Development - QCF qualifications and professional growth opportunities.
- Circle - Wellbeing, engagement and discounts, including counselling and savings on everyday purchases.
- Amazing Discount Scheme - High Street retailers, days out, gifts, holidays and car purchases via Blue Light card.
- NEST Pension Scheme - Retirement savings with matched contribution up to 3% from Keys Group.
- Fair & Competitive Pay - Real Living Wage Employer with enhanced pay scales.
- £500 Referral Bonus - Refer talented individuals and receive £500 upon successful probation completion.
- Full Induction & Introductory Programme - Paid onboarding to set you up for success.
About Keys Group: Keys Group supports over 2,500 individuals across England and Wales through its divisions Accomplish, Keys and Peak, with commitments including Armed Forces Covenant and veteran-friendly policies. If you feel you meet the criteria for this role, please ensure your military experience is detailed on your CV for the resourcing team to contact.
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.
