Support Worker - Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom - Kingdom Group
Description
Kingdom Support and Care (KSC) provides high quality and personalised support and care for over 300 individuals across Fife and Forth Valley.
We support the individuals we work with to manage or overcome challenges, including age-related issues, alcohol and drug addictions, autism spectrum disorders, complex needs, homelessness, learning disabilities and mental health issues.
We work with people in their own homes, assisting them to do the things that matter to them and realise their ambitions.
Our support and care enables the individuals we work with to:
- Have a safe and secure home
- Live as independently as possible
- Live as full a life as possible
- Be part of their local community
About the Role
In this role, you will become part of the support team ensuring a high quality of care and support is delivered to individuals within the Kirkcaldy Outreach Service, in Kirkcaldy and the surrounding areas.
The support we provide can include support with household tasks, cooking/meal preparation, attending appointments, shopping, social activities as well as personal care and administering medication.
About You
We are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic and dedicated individual who has the desire to support people to have the best life possible.
Those with high empathy and tolerance along with a great sense of humour are key to success in what at times can be a challenging but rewarding role.
Ideally you should have experience within Support and Care, however this is not essential as training will be provided.
Although we offer flexible working contracts, we also require a degree of flexibility in your approach to work and it is essential you are able to work shifts which will include weekend working, evenings, waking nights, and sleepovers.
The Benefits
- 33 days annual leave entitlement (_pro rata_)
- An Employee Assistance Programme, including a free counselling service
- The opportunity to gain SVQ qualifications at no cost to you
- Access to theVivupemployee benefits platform, which includes gym discounts
- Enhanced family friendly pay entitlements
- Generous pension scheme
Working Hours and Rate of Pay
30 Hours Contract
£10.73 per hour unqualified, £11.00 per hour qualified (Pay Award pending for April )
Requirements:
A current driving licence, business insurance and the use of a car for work purposes are
essential for this post
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 30 per week
Salary:
£10.73-£11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Gym membership
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Work Location:
In person
Reference ID:
REQ000436
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