Package Description
JOB ROLE: Female Support Worker
LOCATION: Hereford (HR4)
SALARY: £14.05 - £14.75* per hour
Due to continued growth, we are seeking full time Support Workers to join our team at Blackwells, Hereford!
About Blackwells:
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!
As a Support Worker, you will be involved in the day to day support and routine of the people within the service including:
* Prompting service users 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 service user)
* Assisting with domestic tasks including cleaning & cooking
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 - 5.6 weeks holiday per year
* DBS Check – We cover the cost of your DBS check and further renewals
* Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you
* Wellbeing Support, Advice and Guidance – via our Employee Assistance Program though an online portal or over the telephone
* Regular Team Meetings – Include and contribute your ideas towards the progression of the service and have your voice heard
* Supportive Management - Regular supervisions and appraisals to ensure you are enjoying your role with us
* Qualifications – We can support you to obtain a range of QCF’s opening up further career opportunities
* Paid Induction and Training – Get paid to enrol in our sector leading training and level up your career.
* Amazing Discount Scheme - 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
* Real Progression Opportunity’s – Let us invest in you and excel in your career
About Keys Group
Keys Group supports over 2,500 individuals across 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 touch.