Kys Support Worker

Job Title: Support Worker

Location: Swindon

Reports to: Senior Lead

**Salary**: £11.25 per hour - £12.50 per hour.

**Benefits**:

- DBS Check - the cost of your DBS annual renewal will be fully funded
- A supportive working environment with a focus on employee well-being and job satisfaction.
- Employee assistance program through Bupa
- Qualifications - Committed to the continuous development of all staff
- Enhanced rate of pay for overtime
- Annual company events

Hours of work: Full time or Part Time. You must be flexible to work earlies, lates, long days or sleep in’s.

Annual Leave: 28 days.

**About us**:
Kingdom Youth Services is a leading 16 plus provider dedicated to providing high-quality care and support to individuals in need. We are committed to delivering outstanding services and making a positive impact on the lives of the people we support.
- To actively contribute towards the maintenance of a positive culture within all KYS’s services, to be solution focused and promoting a positive attitude at all times.
- To have responsibility for the day to day running of the individuals houses, ensuring all legislation, company policy and processes are adhered to at all times.
- The ability to make decisions within your role and seek support/advice from management when necessary.
- To ensure all individuals receive the correct support, advice and encouragement.
- Maintaining the appearance and cleanliness of the individual’s home, encouraging the individual to take responsibility for this.
- Supporting individuals to live independently, including: budgeting their finances, housework, appointments and cooking.
- Motivate and support individuals with activities.
- Be responsible for the safeguarding of the individuals we support.
- Administer medication when required - full training will be given.
- To write and compile reports, update risk assessment (when necessary) and to ensure all tasks are completed on systems correctly.
- To implement support plans and risk assessments.
- Being committed to build healthy, professional relationships with the individuals and their families, social care workers and all KYS staff.
- To attend training and workshops to further your knowledge.
- To manage your own personal development through self-assessment, supervision and training.

**Person Specification**:

- To hold or be willing to work towards a Level 3 childcare qualification.
- Experience of working with young people/ adults with complex health, social care and education needs.
- Knowledge of legislation relevant to supported living and Adult and Child safeguarding.
- To proactively engage with all individuals to maintain safe boundaries and relationships.
- Self-motivated and committed to the role with a ‘Can do’ attitude.
- Have good communication and listening skills.
- Flexible approach to the company and role.
- Able to work independently and strong skills in time management.

You will be given a fully structured detailed induction, ongoing training, development and coaching to help you feel confident in your role and to help you advance in your career.

**Please note**

At this time we do not currently have
- In country or out of country sponsorships
- We do not have a relocation scheme and we do not provide accommodation

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £11.25 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Referral programme

Shift:

- Day shift
- Night shift

**Experience**:

- Support Worker: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person