Support Worker, Mental Health

Support Worker

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.

We are looking for Support Workers in Lochaber to provide support to a friendly and outgoing young man in his early twenties, helping him to live his best life, achieve his goals and enjoy the things that matter most to him.

This young man has a fun and outgoing personality and loves being the centre of attention. He leads a busy and fulfilling lifestyle and enjoys being involved in community events and activities. He regularly takes part in plays and has a passion for music. He also enjoys going to the gym, getting out and about, and going for walks. He communicates verbally and is easily understood once you get to know him, and he also uses Makaton when needed.

Family plays a hugely important role in his life, and he maintains close relationships with those around him.

No two days are the same and you’ll play an important role in helping him achieve his goals, pursue his interests and remain actively involved in his local community. An exciting aspect of this role will be supporting him as he prepares to move into his own home in the near future.

If you are enthusiastic, patient and passionate about supporting people to achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference while supporting a truly inspiring young man.

We are passionate about being the best employer we can be, ensuring our staff feel supported and valued in their roles. As well as being part of a supportive, local team, you will be eligible for the following:

• Main Grade Hourly rate of £13.85

• Induction and Relief Register rate £13.45

• Sleepover hourly rate of £13.45

• Enhanced rate for waking nights.

• Competitive annual leave and company sick pay.

• Payment of annual SSSC fees for contracted Support Workers.

• 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.

• Access to Costco Membership.

• Access to 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!

You will empower individuals to live as independently as possible, promoting choice, dignity, and well-being. Every day is different in this challenging but rewarding role.

If you're caring, reliable, flexible, and passionate about supporting others to achieve the life they desire, then you could be who we are looking for!

Applicants must be prepared to work flexibly as part of the team to meet the needs of the people who use our service. Supports will include work in the evenings and weekends as well as sleepovers and waking nights when required.

A commitment to a person-centred approach is essential and experience of working with people with learning disabilities is desirable.

Join us and make every day matter
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If you would like to get involved in support work but cannot commit to a contract because you have other commitments, we also have opportunities to join our register of relief workers who provide support based on their availability.

At Key we support disabled people of all ages throughout Scotland to make every day matter. We believe that good support is essential for a good life and we work alongside each person we support, and their family, to help them live life to the full.