Support Workers and Relief Support Workers
- Full time or Part time
- Sessional
- Thurso
- Closing 16th June 2023
- Advertised from 18th May 2023
Role
Hours: Various hours available up to 35 hours per week
Hourly Rate: Induction Grade - £10.90 per hour
Main Grade - £11.00 per hour
Sleepover hourly rate - £10.90 per hour
Who are we?
At Key we support people living in their own home, in their family home or in their community. We start by seeing the person first. The support we offer can range from just a few hours a week, a few hours a day to 24-hour support, including overnights.
Could you be Key?
If you are caring, reliable, flexible and passionate about getting alongside people providing support to achieve the life they want then...you could be Key!
What we offer you...
In return you will be part of a supportive, local team and will receive:
- 31 days annual leave inclusive of public holidays Public holidays are paid at double time Company sick pay
- Full training provided
- Fully funded SVQ qualification with support given to achieve this
- Paid PVG Membership
- Eligible to apply for Blue Light Card/Blue Light Ticket Schemes offering discounts and savings
- Registered with Concert for Carers
- Eligible to register for a Costco Membership
- Credit Union Membership
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension Contributions
What do we need from you?
No experience necessary! Full training will be provided and support will be given to help you reach your full potential.
Applicants must be able to work flexibly as part of the team to meet the needs of the people we support. This will include evening, weekend and sleepover work. Waking nights may also be required.
If you would like to get involved in support work but cannot commit to a contract due to other commitments, we also have opportunities for you to complement our existing workers by joining our Relief Register of bank support workers. This means you can work flexibly to suit your current commitments. Please specify this within your application
Application notes
We encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convince as we may be able to offer interviews at an earlier date to shortlisted candidates.
Key are a Disability Confident Employer and guarantee an interview to any applicant who has a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the role.
Closing date: 16th June 2023.
To apply, please visit: Make every day matter - apply to become a supporter worker, now! (key.org.uk)
Could you be Key?
Being a support worker is a role where you can make every day matter. It's a job with challenges that make your heart beat faster, where you can give something of yourself and empower amazing people on their journey through life.
At key we support disabled people of all ages to make every day matter.
We are passionate about being the very best employer we can be, ensuring our staff feel well supported and valued in their roles. As well as being part of a supportive, local team you will be eligible for:
• Hourly rate of £11.00* (Induction rate £10.90) - *pay award pending.
• Sleepover hourly rate of £10.90.
• Competitive annual leave and company sick pay.
• Enhanced pay for work on targeted Public Holidays.
• Paid Membership of Disclosure Scotland’s PVG Scheme.
• Full, in-depth training for your role.
• Fully funded SVQ qualification with support provided to achieve this.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering free confidential counselling, advice and support on a wide range of issues.
• A Workplace Pension.
• Free access to occupational health support.
• Credit Union Membership.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Costco Membership.
• Blue Light Card/Blue Light Ticket registration which offer a range of discounts and savings.
• Concerts for Carers registration.
Join us and make every day matter! Support Workers and Relief Support Workers.
No experience necessary! Training and support will be given to help you achieve your full potential.
If you would like to get involved in support work but cannot commit to a contract due to other commitments, we also have opportunities for you to complement our existing workers by joining our relief register of bank support workers. This will mean you can work in a way that best suits you and fits with your life.
Are you looking for a change of job or career?
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives?
Key, are a compassionate and caring social care organisation who have worked in North Ayrshire for around 30yrs. We have services in Ardrossan, Saltcoats, Stevenston and Kilwinning and are committed to providing high quality, flexible, person centred services to people who have a wide variety of support needs including, learning disabilities, autism, young people in transition and people who have mental health support needs.
Due to our services expanding we are looking to recruit Support Workers.
Full details can be found here.
Could you be Key?
Being a support worker is a role where you can make every day matter. It's a job with challenges that make your heart beat faster, where you can give something of yourself and empower amazing people on their journey through life.
At key we support disabled people of all ages to make every day matter.
We are passionate about being the very best employer we can be, ensuring our staff feel well supported and valued in their roles. As well as being part of a supportive, local team you will be eligible for:
• Hourly rate of £11.00* (Induction rate £10.90) - *pay award pending.
• Sleepover hourly rate of £10.90.
• Competitive annual leave and company sick pay.
• Enhanced pay for work on targeted Public Holidays.
• Paid Membership of Disclosure Scotland’s PVG Scheme.
• Full, in-depth training for your role.
• Fully funded SVQ qualification with support provided to achieve this.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering free confidential counselling, advice and support on a wide range of issues.
• A Workplace Pension.
• Free access to occupational health support.
• Credit Union Membership.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Costco Membership.
• Blue Light Card/Blue Light Ticket registration which offer a range of discounts and savings.
• Concerts for Carers registration.
Join us and make every day matter! Support Workers and Relief Support Workers.
No experience necessary! Training and support will be given to help you achieve your full potential.
If you would like to get involved in support work but cannot commit to a contract due to other commitments, we also have opportunities for you to complement our existing workers by joining our relief register of bank support workers. This will mean you can work in a way that best suits you and fits with your life.
Are you looking for a change of job or career?
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives?
Key, are a compassionate and caring social care organisation who have worked in Dumfries and Galloway for around 40yrs. We are based in Dumfries town centre and are committed to providing high quality, flexible, person centred services to people who have a wide variety of support needs including, learning disabilities, autism, young people in transition and people who have mental health support needs.
Due to our services expanding we are looking to recruit a Team Manager.
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