Support Worker Job at Kingdom Group, Kirkcaldy

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Job 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. We believe that great support leads to great lives.

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

Kingdom Support and Care has GOLD accreditation with Investors in People. In our most recent staff survey, 75% of respondents rated us a good or very good employer.

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.

Within this Service, we offer high quality support and care to a range of individuals with varying support needs.

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.

You will support a number of individuals in each shift, so a car is essential for this role.

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

£11.27 per hour unqualified, £11.55per hour qualified

Requirements

A current driving licence, business insurance and the use of a car for work purposes are essential for this post

This post is subject to a PVG Disclosure check.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 30 per week

Salary: £11.27-£11.55 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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