Support Worker

Kingdom Youth Services - Adults 18-65 and 16-18 Services

We are a value-driven organisation, with a strong sense of social responsibility and a firm commitment to our accountability towards the individuals we support and our teams.

We have established a reputation for putting individuals at the centre of our planning, specialising in providing a combination of 24-hour supported services and semi-independent placements in both our adult and 16-18 services.

As an organisation, we believe in the importance of supporting individuals to become aspirational about their potential regardless of any challenges faced.

We believe that each individual is unique and deserves the opportunity to see their future without limitations and deserve the right to be supported and encouraged to explore their full potential.

Through our care and support services, we enable individuals to lead resilient, fulfilled and independent lives.

Job Description

We urgently require passionate Support Workers that are Swindon Based, we have full time roles available.

We do not currently have any in-country or out of country sponsorships available.

We do not offer accommodation.

Main Duties and Responsibilities toward the individuals

· to live the life they want to lead, make decisions, have as many choices about their lives as possible and be supported to take appropriate risks.

· to make each day the best it can be.

· to maintain their existing skills and develop new ones.

· to access facilities in the local community and take part in activities outside of their home.

· to look after their home, cooking, shopping, keeping it clean, tidy and safe.

· to look after their health and take any medication.

· to support with personal care, when required.

· to achieve their ambitions as set out in their support plans.

· to assist with the management of their finances.

The role requires being committed to a great team spirit; this shall ensure effective, open communication throughout the organisation, with a positive culture and ethos. You shall be required to attend regular team meetings, supervisions and essential training. Where possible be able to attend out of hours social events to further develop the team spirit and culture.

Minimum qualification shall be NVQ/QCF Level 2, or willing to work towards.

Other benefits will include:

• DBS Check – the cost of your DBS check and annual renewal funded
• Wellbeing Support, Advice and Guidance from Senior Management
• Qualifications – Committed to the continuous development of all staff
• Induction - Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Enhanced overtime rate plus 28 days annual leave

Role details:

Car driver preferable but not essential

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £10.50 - £11.50 per hour

Full-Time contract is 40 hrs

Shift Patterns are as follows: 7.00am-14.30pm, 14.30pm-10.00pm, 10.00pm-07.00am

You are required to work every other weekend and be able to do am or pm shifts, night shifts are optional

COVID-19 considerations: Staff are supplied with PPE to ensure safety

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £11.25-£12.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Referral programme

Shift:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Staff are supplied with PPE to ensure safety.

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: KYS Support