Support Worker - (Driving Essential)

Package Description

Service: Supported Accommodation for Young People

Job Role: Support Worker – Full UK Driving licence with access to a vehicle essential

Location: Taunton, Somerset

Salary: £12.00 - £12.70* per hour / / £24,960 - £26,416* per annum

Plus, an opportunity to earn up to an additional £4,500 per year through overtime, sleep in's and travel expenses (please note that the sleep ins are not guaranteed and are paid at £62.64 per sleep)

Hours: up to 40 hours per week. Full, part time and casual positions are available.

Are you looking for a role where you can make a difference to young people’s lives? Do you have the passion and empathy to provide the very best support for young people in care and care leavers aged 16-25 living in the community?

We are looking for Support Workers to join our team that have a background in delivering care and support to young people or can bring personal experiences that can resonate with the individuals within our care. You will be visiting young people living in semi-independent accommodation in the community and help them to attend various appointments in the area, therefore a full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role.

You'll be an empathetic and understanding role model and mentor working alongside young people, empowering them to:

· Develop individual choice, self-direction and essential life skills

· Live healthy, safe and fulfilled lives

· Find education, training or employment

· Build their self-esteem, confidence and resilience

· Grow their support networks

· Understand their finances and learn budgeting skills

· Develop social skills so they can enjoy their lives to the full

· Understand their rights and entitlements

 You will be part of an experienced team supporting you in your day to day role. We will provide you with all of the training and development to succeed, as well as the opportunity to gain a qualification in Social Care.

As a team, we work flexibly to meet the needs of young people 24/7, 365 days a year so a flexible approach to your role is essential.

This is a rewarding and meaningful role where you will be making a real difference to young people’s lives

When joining Keys Group, you will benefit from:

· 28 days of annual leave which increases with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays).

· Progressive pay scale – dependent on experience and qualifications

· Enrolment onto vocational qualification courses, QCF Level 3/5

· Training and development program, access to apprenticeship scheme and opportunities for career progression

· Enrolment into the NEST Pension Scheme

· Employee discounts and rewards via the HAPPI app and qualification to apply for a Blue Light card that will provide generous discounts to online and high street retailers and restaurants

· Employee Assistance Scheme

· Refer a Friend scheme – recommend a friend to come and work with Keys and you’ll earn a £500 bonus

Keys Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care and therefore this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check

Keys Group – Who are we?

Keys Group brings together three of the UK’s leading and longest-established providers of specialist education, care and activities; Accomplish, Keys and Peak adventure centres. The organisation provides specialist support and education for more than 2,000 children, young people, adults and families in services and schools across England and Wales.

Specialist residential and supported living services for adults with a learning disability, autism, mental health needs and acquired brain injury are provided throughout England and Wales by Accomplish.

Keys offers education and care services for children, young people and families across England and Wales through its specialist schools, residential children’s homes, activity and intervention and leaving care services, adult resource centre and family assessment centres.

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