Senior Support Worker – Oakley House
Location: St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 8BP. Working Hours: 34.5 hours a week.
We are looking for a Support Worker with an NVQ / QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care and the enthusiasm and commitment to live our values. This may be the role for you!
Oakley House is a warm and welcoming residential service that supports up to eight adults with Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Mental Health needs. Our focus is on promoting independence in a nurturing and supportive environment, helping each individual work towards their personal goals and aspirations.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a team of Support Workers
- Providing high standards of care and support for people we support, in line with care and support plans
- Encourage good community relationships by promoting a variety of activities
- Accurately report, record and maintain records as required and working to care plans
- Liaise with health professionals and their families
- Complete supervisions and audits
- Ensure that all duties undertaken by reporting staff are performed to required standards, and that all such staff contribute in a positive manner to provide a happy, efficient and homely atmosphere within the Home.
Qualifications & Experience
NVQ / QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care. Experience with adults with Autism, Learning Disabilities or Mental Health needs is preferred.
*Dependent on qualifications and experience.
Benefits
- 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.
- Fair & 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.
- Blue Light Card: available via a Blue Light card that you will have access to as a Health and Social Care Employee.
- Referral Bonus: Refer talented individuals to Keys Group and split a £500 bonus when they successfully join and complete their probation.
- Care First: We care about your well‑being and that’s why we’re pleased to offer an Employee Assistance Program.
- Circle: Your hub for wellbeing, engagement and discounts.
- NEST Pension Scheme: Save for your retirement with a matched contribution of up to 3% from Keys Group.
- Long Service Awards: It’s our way of saying a heartfelt thank you for everything you do.
- Cycle to Work Scheme: You could save up to 42% on a brand-new bike and accessories.
- Full Induction & Introductory Programme: Begin your journey with a paid-for comprehensive onboarding to set you up for success.
Please note that due to the vulnerable nature of the people that we support, all applicants must be over the age of 18.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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