Key Worker Position
Rushton Futures (Part of The Royal School for the Blind Charity) are looking to recruit exceptional individuals to join our team of committed Key workers to support our young adults in everyday activities whilst promoting independence.
We are seeking suitable candidates who have a caring, warm nature, are outgoing, and non-judgmental with an ability to work as part of a team. Although not essential, we are looking for candidates who have experience as a carer, preferably having worked alongside young people who are described as having complex needs. More importantly we are looking for individuals who mirror the values of Rushton Futures and who hold the competencies needed to provide outstanding support to our service users. Ideally you should be qualified to NVQ Level 2 (or above) in Health and Social Care, but if not, willing to work toward this. All relevant training will be given. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications.
Main Purpose of the Role
To support Rushton Futures to meet service outcomes and statutory requirements by:
- Being part of a staff team who provide support to young adults on a one-to-one basis or within a group setting following their care file to meet their personalised care needs.
- Supporting with activities on and off-site to facilitate person-centred activities with an individualised approach.
- Being flexible to work with different groups of young adults within a staff rotation model across different sites and within the community.
This role is not exhaustive of the above responsibilities, please request a job descrption and person specification.
Benefits:
· Fixed hours Monday – Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm (4pm Friday)
· Access to free qualifications in social care (Level 2 & 3)
· Free DBS
· 24 days A/L + Bank Holidays
· Pension scheme with 7.5% employer contribution
· Refer a friend scheme (currently £500 – conditions apply)
· Employee assistance programme
· Medicash
· Free staff food pantry
· Career and pay progression opportunities
· Cycle to work scheme
· Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
· Christmas Club
· Free training
· Company Sickness benefit.
To apply for this post, please email [email protected] the application form and full job description and person specification.
Closing date: 9am on 10th August 2026
Interviews: W/C 17th August 2026
External applicants are strongly encouraged to visit before applying. Please contact us at [email protected] or call 0151 294 4625.
Please note we do not accept CVs. Application packs can be obtained by emailing [email protected] or via the website www.rushtonfutures.com
We are Disability Confident Leaders and an Equal Opportunities Employer.
The Charity considers Safeguarding to be its highest priority. All candidates will go through various pre-employment checks including an Enhanced DBS check with barring, a minimum of 3 referees and an online search.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £24,796.00-£25,185.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Home care: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
