Senior Support Worker (Core25)

Vacancy Job Title: Senior Support Worker

Please note: If you require a legal right to work in the UK, this must be under a Dependant Visa, Leave to Remain, or a Spouse/Partner Visa. We are not able to offer Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) at this time and cannot arrange interviews for those working on a Sponsorship-Restricted Working Visa.

Location: Whitehaven

Salary / Rate of Pay: £28,414.10 basic. Regular overtime available to boost salary

Contract Type: Permanent Fixed Hours

Hours: Our rotas operate on a fortnight rolling basis, you must be able to work the following: -

Week A

Monday – 10am to 2pm & 4pm to 8pm

Tuesday – 1pm to 5.30pm

Wednesday – 10am to 2pm

Thursday – 6 hours admin duties, between the hours of 9am and 5pm

Saturday – 8am to 8pm

Total hours 34.5

Week B

Monday – 10am to 2pm & 4pm to 8pm

Tuesday – 8am to 8pm

Wednesday – 10am to 2pm & 4pm to 8pm

Thursday – 6 hours admin duties, between the hours of 9am and 5pm

Friday – 8am to 8pm

Total hours 46

Essential Criteria

You must be able to complete the above working pattern.

A full driving licence.

Female applicants only (Genuine Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010.

Experience in providing support to individuals with physical disabilities. following their bespoke care plans and showcasing an understanding of their unique needs and challenges.

Competence in personal care tasks, with a focus on dignity, comfort, and well-being.

A positive and professional attitude, creating an encouraging environment for those you support.

The ability to inspire and motivate individuals to work towards their goals and aspirations.

About the Role

KEYFORT is seeking a motivated and compassionate Senior Support Worker to join our dynamic team. Whether you’re an experienced Support Worker eager to take the next step in your career, or a seasoned Team Leader/Senior ready for an exciting new challenge, this is your chance to make a real difference while developing your skills in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

You would deliver safe and responsive care to 3 individuals we support who live independently in their own homes in the Whitehaven area. The goal of these bespoke packages of care is to support the ladies to live independently while leading fulfilling and meaningful lives. A range of person-centred tasks will be required, including medication management, social support, moving and handling, personal care, and clinical support.

You must be comfortable working in homes where there are pets, as some of the individuals we support have cats, dogs, and small animals as part of their family environment.

The role offers the opportunity to support 3 ladies indiviudally in their own homes, all with a variety of needs, including acquired brain injury, autism, and complex clinical care. You will support the ladies with a wide range of interests and lifestyles, from arts and crafts, socialising, sports, and bingo, to supporting someone to maintain employment while working from home. Some include clinical interventions such as PEG care, ventilator support, cough assist, controlled medication administration, and use of specialist moving and handling equipment, with full training provided.

The role would involve delivering support sessions within the individuals’ homes, alongside protected administration time to complete case compliance responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Support Provision

Deliver high-quality, safe, and person-centred support in people’s homes and during office-based shifts, working on a rota over seven days.

Act as part of the contingency plan to cover absences and holidays within the package you manage.

Safeguard the well-being of the people you support at all times.

Build professional and supportive relationships with the people you support and their chosen contacts.

Identify achievable support and rehabilitation goals.

Lead and guide Support Workers to follow and implement care plans.

Agree support schedules with commissioners, the people we support, and Support Workers, ensuring funded hours are delivered as agreed.

Keep the Case Manager informed of support delivery, achievements, and any issues.

Line Management

Line manage Support Workers, including regular supervisions and observations.

Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to team members.

Lead by example and maintain open, clear communication with all team members.

Work with the Recruitment team to hire Support Workers according to individual needs and preferences, and ensure they are fully briefed and trained.

What KEYFORT Offers

Alongside the personal satisfaction of making a positive difference, we offer:

A contract that works for you; permanent 40 hours per week

Paid Annual Leave; 5.6 weeks annual leave, increases with length of service

Company Pension

Enhanced Maternity leave; eligibility based upon length of service

Retirement package; eligibility based upon length of service

Death in Service Benefit; eligibility based upon length of service

Cash Health Care Plan; eligibility based upon length of service

Employee Assistance Programme; access to a free service providing a wealth of support and knowledge around medical, financial and wellbeing matters

Access to Continuous Professional Development; fundedNVQ courses, Positive Behaviour Support Certification, inhouse professional development led by allied professionals

Paid Enhanced DBS check

Colleague Referral Scheme - £200 incentive bonus (T&C’s apply)

Blue Light discount card; giving you BIG discounts at major retailers

Employee of the quarter scheme; highlighting excellence in our business

Safeguarding Commitment:

KEYFORT Group Ltd is committed to safeguarding and protecting adults and children. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We welcome applications from all areas of the community and look forward to learning what you can bring to our team.

About KEYFORT

We deliver personalised care and support to people with brain injuries, neurological conditions, learning disabilities, spinal injuries, and mental health needs. We only work with individuals where we know we can provide exceptional, person-centred care.

We are committed to safeguarding and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Apply today and join a team where your expertise truly changes lives.

If you haven’t heard from us within 7 working days of the advert closing, your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £28,414.10 per year

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Application question(s)

If you require a legal right to work in the UK, this must be under a Dependant Visa, Leave to Remain, or a Spouse/Partner Visa. We are not able to offer Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) at this time and cannot arrange interviews for those working on a Sponsorship-Restricted Working Visa. Please confirm your VISA type.

Female applicants only (Genuine Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010.- please confirm your gender?

Licence/Certification

* Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person