Package Description
JOB ROLE: Support Worker
LOCATION: Newport, Gwent (NP20)
PAY RATE: £12.60 - £13.30* per hour
HOURS: 35 hours a week
SHIFTS: 08:00am – 20:30 & 20:30 – 08:00am (mix of days and nights)
Drivers Required - MUST HAVE A FULL UK MANUAL DRIVING LICENCE
One thing for sure is that joining our team at Ty-Newydd 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 Ty-Newydd:
Ty-Newydd is a lovely 6-bedroom Bungalow on the outskirts of Newport and has a regular bus route into Newport town centre. There are gardens to the front and rear.
We have a strong emphasis on promoting a person-centred approach, using active support and encouraging independent living skills to enhance individual’s quality of life and their ability to function autonomously.
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 - 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.
* Hapi App - Your hub for wellbeing, engagement, and discounts. From tailored exercise advice and healthy eating tips to counselling and savings on everyday purchases, Hapi has you covered.
* NEST Pension Scheme - Save for your retirement with a matched contribution of up to 3% from Keys Group.
* 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.
* £500 Referral Bonus - Refer talented individuals to Keys Group and split a £500 bonus when they successfully join and complete their probation.
* Full Induction & Introductory Programme - Begin your journey with a paid-for comprehensive onboarding to set you up for success.
About Keys Group
Keys 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 touch.