Package Description
Job Title: Health Care Assistant
Location: Melton Mowbray
Salary: £14.05 - £14.75
Hours: Full-time, 39 hours per week
Driving Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence is required
About Us: Keys Group is a leading provider of innovative care and education services for children and young people with complex needs, emotional, and behavioural difficulties. We are recruiting for our service in Loughborough which provides care and support for children with Physical Disabilities, Learning Disabilities and Autism.
The Opportunity: We are experiencing continued growth within our EPIC team and are seeking full-time superheroes to join our amazing, supportive team in Loughborough. As a Children’s Residential Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in delivering outstanding care and support, helping young people lead happy and fulfilling lives.
Training provided - We offer full training, coaching, and development. Keys Group provides sector-leading training and coaching to help our staff level up and advance their careers. By learning new key skills and gaining a variety of excellent qualifications, you will open up numerous progression opportunities within the social care sector.
Many of our regional and service managers started as support workers and have successfully climbed the Keys ladder and we are committed to supporting you to do the same!
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide a safe, caring, and loving home environment for children and young people
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Act as a positive role model to meet their everyday living needs.
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Participate in fun activities and outings such as football, PlayStation, cycling, and baking.
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Encourage and share hobbies and interests.
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Perform household tasks such as cooking and cleaning.
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Personal Care
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Administer Medication
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Build friendships and trusting relationships
Requirements:
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A full UK Driving Licence is essential.
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Flexibility to work shifts and sleep-ins.
Benefits of joining Keys Group
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Real Progression Opportunities – Let us invest in you and level up your career
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Competitive Salary: We offer the Real Living Wage as a minimum.
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Enhanced Pay Scales: Recognise both qualifications and experience with higher pay rates
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Family Support: Enhanced company maternity and paternity pay.
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Rewarding Job - Full of variety and enjoyment. No two days are ever the same
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Supportive Management - regular supervisions and appraisals to ensure you are enjoying life at Keys Group
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Regular Team Meetings – Include and contribute your ideas towards the progression of the service and have your voice heard
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Funded Qualifications – We fully fund and support you to obtain a range of QCF’s opening up further career opportunities and extra pay
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Paid Training – Get paid to enrol in our sector leading training and level up your career
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Full Induction Program: Comprehensive introductory training to set you up for success.
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Free Meals – Enjoy complimentary meals during your shift
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NEST Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our pension plan.
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Wellbeing Support, Advice and Guidance – via our Employee Assistance Program though an online portal or over the telephone
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Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you
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Generous Annual Leave: 28 days of annual leave, including Bank Holidays entitlement
Free Enhanced DBS Check: We cover the cost of your enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are also committed to supporting the Armed Forces community through our Armed Forces Covenant.
Eligible candidates from military backgrounds are guaranteed an interview – please include details of your service on your CV.
