What you will do
As a Support Worker you will be expected to provide an outstanding level of support that will help to ensure the people we support live a more comfortable, dignified, liberated and happy life. You will have excellent communication skills and be a naturally caring and patient personality.
Responsibilities
- Support people to live independently – budget management, paying bills, housework, organising appointments and cooking healthy meals.
- Excellent communication and relationship building – enable the individuals to understand the world around them and promote positive relationships.
- Community and social inclusion – assist individuals to access and participate in local community and social events to promote life skills and individuality.
- Personal care – help patients to take medication, and assist with bathing, showering and toilet use; note that not all roles involve high levels of personal care.
- Record keeping – maintain accurate, person‑centred factual records and reports.
- Ensure safety and regulatory compliance, maintain trust and confidence of clients.
- Provide daily support with cooking, cleaning, shopping, travelling and community activities.
What you will bring to your role
- Energy, enthusiasm and a positive can‑do attitude.
- Excellent communication skills to support understanding and promote positive relationships.
- A naturally caring and patient personality that ensures people feel liberated, happy and respected with dignity.
- Great organisation skills to keep accurate records.
- Capability to work safely with contractual and regulatory compliance.
- A positive mindset and desire to improve the lives of those with learning disabilities.
- Quick thinking and adaptability.
Experience and qualifications
- Minimum of 12 months UK experience in a similar role.
- Proactive with a positive outlook and passion for supporting people to be the best they can be.
- All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader
We welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles with us and value a diverse and inclusive workplace.
More information about the role
We work in partnership with people with a learning disability and/or autism. We provide high quality, flexible services that support people – including young adults and children – to live as independently as possible in their own homes and in the community.
What Key Care & Support will give you
- Real living wage.
- 5.6 days holiday including bank holidays.
- Pension contributions into NEST Scheme on a salary sacrifice basis.
- Free access to a round‑the‑clock employee assistance programme.
- Quarterly award scheme and recognition at every five years through our long‑service award programme.
- Access to training and professional development opportunities.
- Long‑service awards and recognition awards for excellence in service delivery.
- Birthday care and gift card.
