JOB ROLE: Male Support Worker
LOCATION: Kings Heath, B13
SALARY: £12.60 to £13.30* per hour
HOURS: 35 hours - Need to be flexible to cover nights when required.
Please note we require a Male Support Worker over the age of 18 due to a genuine occupational requirement for the people we are supporting making this position exempt from the gender discrimination rule.
About Chesterwood:
At Chesterwood, we offer support for up to 5 individuals with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). Our focus is on enhancing independence and improving quality of life after injury, fostering a friendly, encouraging, and nurturing environment. We collaborate closely with each individual to understand their unique aims and aspirations, translating these into practical daily living goals. Community integration is central to our approach, and we have established strong connections with various recreational, vocational, healthcare professionals, and support networks in the area.
As a Support Worker, you will be involved in the day to day support and routine of the people within the service including:
- Day-to-day support and routine of the people we support.
- Prompting 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 the people we support to routine appointments or administrating medication.
- Teaching life skills such as budgeting, paying bills & shopping.
- Assisting with personal care as required.
- Assisting with domestic tasks including cleaning & cooking.
- Providing guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support.
Essential Qualifications and Requirements:
- A minimum of 1 year’s experience as a Support or Care Worker
- Ability to work sleep-in shifts (mandatory)
- Willingness to cover night shifts and provide ad-hoc support as required
If you are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of others and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you.
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.
Apply now and one of our team will be in touch to discuss how you can begin your rewarding career - No agencies please
Please note that due to the vulnerable nature of the people that we support, all applicants must be over the age of 18
- Dependent on qualification
