Support Worker

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Support Worker

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*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)Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Full-time with Day/Nights and sleep-insAbout Trehafod TeamAt our core, we believe in the potential of every individual we support. Our goal is to empower people to increase their independence and live life on their terms. We provide support that encourages individuals to make their own choices, while developing the skills they need for independent living, engaging in the community, and pursuing educational, training, and employment opportunities.We offer personalized support tailored to each person’s needs, ensuring they can achieve greater independence and reach their full potential. Whether it’s 24-hour care (including overnight support when necessary) or smaller, bespoke packages, we adapt to meet the unique needs of each individual. Support is provided in various environments-ranging from shared houses and individual flats to family homes. For those ready, we support individuals in managing their own tenancies.As a Support Worker, you’ll play an integral role in the daily routines of the people we support, including:

• Assisting with daily routines, promoting independence, and helping individuals lead fulfilling lives.
• Encouraging the development of personal skills through hobbies, interests, and social activities.
• Supporting healthcare needs, including accompanying individuals to appointments and assisting with medication management.
• Teaching essential life skills such as budgeting, bill-paying, and shopping.
• Assisting with personal care as needed.
• Supporting domestic tasks like cleaning and cooking.
• Providing emotional and physical support, offering guidance and encouragement.

Experience in the care sector isn’t required-we provide comprehensive training, coaching, and development to set you up for success.Why Join Us?

• Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 5.6 weeks of annual leave, plus 8 public holidays.
• Paid DBS Check: We cover the cost of your Enhanced DBS check and any required renewals.
• Career Development: Unlock your potential with ongoing training and QCF qualifications that open doors to further career opportunities.
• Hapi App: Access a range of wellbeing and discount benefits, from fitness advice to savings on everyday purchases.
• NEST Pension Scheme: Save for the future with a matched contribution of up to 3% from Keys Group.
• Competitive Pay: As a Real Living Wage Employer, we offer fair pay with enhanced pay scales that reflect your qualifications and experience.
• Referral Bonus: Receive a £250 bonus for referring a friend, with rewards for both the referrer and the new hire.
• Comprehensive Induction: Begin your journey with us with a paid, thorough onboarding process to ensure you’re fully prepared.

Join us in making a real difference in people’s lives and supporting them on their journey to greater independence.

If you’re ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you!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.About Keys GroupKeys 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 touchApply now and one of our team will be in touch to discuss how you can begin your rewarding career – No agencies pleasePlease note that due to the vulnerable nature of the people that we support, all applicants must be over the age of 18

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Location

Trehafod, Rhondda Cynon Taf

Job date

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 08:17:34 GMT

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