Job Description

If you require a legal right to work in the UK, this must be;

Dependant Visa, Graduate, Leave to Remain, or a Spouse/Partner Visa

. We are not able to offer Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) at this time and, we are unable to set up interviews for those working on a Sponsorship-Restricted Working Visa due to full time working requirement.

This position has a

"genuine occupational requirement"

covered under the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, therefore

only female

applicants can be considered.

Location;

Carlisle, Cargo, CA6

Hours & Salary;

Full time - minimum of 36 hours per week 13.50 to 14.50 per hour

.

Completing12-hour shifts. 7.30am to 7.30pm or 7.30pm to 7.30am. One week of days and one week of waking Nights.

Essential Criteria;

Female Only

|

Driver Required

We are building a dedicated team to support a bright and joyful 11-year-old boy living in

Carlisle

with

quadriplegic cerebral palsy

. He lives at home with his family, including four other siblings, and requires

1:1 support 24/7

, including overnight care.

Full Training Provided.

This is more than a job, it's a chance to make a genuine difference to his, and his family's life, while becoming part of a close-knit, supportive environment.

About the Role

; We are looking for

female staff

(due to the family setting) to join this team and support him with:

Tracheostomy care

(inc. suctioning)

Enteral feeding and button care

Oxygen therapy

Manual handling

Personal care

Medication administration

Physiotherapy and attending medical appointments

Support with communication, community access, and holidays

Being part of

family outings, hospital stays, and emergency situations

where needed.

About the young boy we support;

he is full of life and enjoys being out and about with his support team and family. He loves:

Listening to music and attending music shows Reading stories Trips to the cinema and library Spending time with family and his siblings

The Ideal Support Worker

We are looking for someone who is:

Fun, calm, caring, and patient

A natural communicator and team player

Good with children

and able to engage through stories and music Comfortable working

alone and as part of a team

Respectful

, professional, and motivated to provide consistent, person-centred care

A driver

with access to a car Previous experience in complex care or tracheostomy is ideal, but

not essential

as full training and clinical sign-offs will be provided for the right person.

Recruitment Process

Applicants will be asked to provide a short

1-page profile

after interview

Meet and greet required

with him and his family before any offer is made

If you want to work somewhere where you're valued, supported, and genuinely make a difference then we'd love to hear from you.

Who are Keyfort Group?

Keyfort Group deliver packages of care and support to individuals with a range of conditions and disabilities. Our support is person-centred, we only work with people if we think we can provide great care not based on their disability. We have experience of working with people with a brain injury, neurological condition, learning disabilities, spinal injuries, physical and mental health needs.

What benefits will you receive?

A contract that works for you

; fixed hours or more flexible zero hour available

Paid Annual Leave

; 5.6 weeks annual leave if you are on a fixed hours contract or, for those who choose our flexible zero hour contract, you will accrue12.07% on all hours worked. Funds can be drawn at your discretion.

Pension

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 financial, mental and physical wellbeing.

Training, Mentoring and Shadowing programmes;

inhouse with our own RGN, Occupational Therapist and trained Psychologists

Double Pay

for bank holiday working

Paid Enhanced DBS check

Colleague Referral Scheme

- 200 incentive bonus (T&C's apply)

FlexEarn;

which is a simple and safe way of accessing the wages you've already earned

Blue Light discount card

; giving you BIG discounts at major retailers

Employee of the month scheme

; winners receive a monetary voucher

KEYFORT Group Ltd are committed to Safeguarding and protecting Adults and Children.

We welcome applications from all areas of the community and, welcome the opportunity to find out more about what you could bring to KEYFORT.

If you do not hear from us within 7 days of the advert closing, then on this occasion you have been unsuccessful in our sifting requirements for the role.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.50-14.50 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Employee mentoring programme Free flu jabs Referral programme Store discount
Application question(s):

This position has a "genuine occupational requirement" covered under the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, therefore only female applicants can be considered. Please confirm your gender. If you require a legal right to work in the UK, this must be; Dependant Visa, Leave to Remain, or a Spouse/Partner Visa. We are not able to offer Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) at this time and, we are unable to set up interviews for those working on a Sponsorship-Restricted Working Visa., due to a 24 or 36 hour working pattern. Please confirm your VISA type.
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person