Job Description

This position has a "genuine occupational requirement" covered under the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, therefore

only female applicants

can be considered.

Please be advised that this position does not offer UK Visa sponsorship

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Due to shift requirements,

we regret we cannot accept CV's from Work Restricted VISA applicants.

Vacancy Job Title

; Support Worker

Vacancy Location

; Carlisle; Morton Park, CA2 and Low Hurst, Wreay CA4

Salary / Rate of Pay

; 12.25 to 12.75 - shift and case dependant

Contract type;

Part Time. 24 to 30 hours available.

Desirable;

Due to one of the case locations (Wreay) it would be advantageous to drive, due to limited public transport.Driving as part of the role is not required.

Essential Criteria

; There are set shift patterns working across 2 cases in the Carlisle area. To apply for this role, you must be available to work across these shifts - additional shifts may be available during times of annual leave or sickness.

Monday to Sunday, alternative weekend working

09:30 -18:00

11:30 -18:00

08:00 -13:00

16:00 - 21:00

Case 1 - Morton Park, Carlisle (CA2)

The lady we support has a genetic disorder, learning difficulties and is non-verbal. She requires nursing, personal care, she does sometimes suffer from seizures and there is medication to be administered. She lives in her own fully adapted home with family and her dog who she adores, so it's essential that team members are comfortable around pets. She enjoys listening to music, watching TV and films and having books read to her, and getting out into the community, but most of all she enjoys the interacting with her staff. It's really important that her staffing team are friendly and engaging, but above all, staff who understand the importance of safe, respectful and dignified care. To provide the best support, we're looking for individuals who can match her upbeat personality and share her sense of humour.

Case 2 - Low

Hurst, Wreay (CA4)

The lady we support has MS and requires personal care, catheter care and general household duties. She uses a mobile hoist for all transfers and has an electric wheelchair which she controls independently. She lives with her husband, three cats, goldfish and tortoise, so it important staff are comfortable around pets. She loves nothing more than spending an afternoon watching a movie or box set series, or completing crosswords and sudoku. gardening, baking or bird watching! Having a great relationship with her team is very important to her, this is achieved through providing great care, having good sense of humour and, someone who is confident in their care delivery ability.

Who we're looking for:

It's important that we share the

same values

. While we don't always ask for prior care experience, we do ask that the following matters to you:

Making a positive difference:

you love knowing that what you do and how you do it matters.

Taking pride in your work

: you aspire to deliver quality in everything you undertake.

Relationship building

: you love taking the time to get to know people, their interests and aspirations. Building respectful and meaningful relationships is important to you.

What benefits will you receive?

A contract that works for you

; fixed hour contract for part or full time hours

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.

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

Free access to Employee Assistance Programme;

to support health and mental wellbeing

Colleague Referral Scheme

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

Blue Light discount card

; giving you BIG discounts at major retailers

Employee of the month scheme

; winners receive a monetary voucher

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.

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 have not been contacted by KEYFORT within 7 days of the advert closing, then on this occasion you have been unsuccessful in our role requirements.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.25-12.75 per hour

Expected hours: 24 - 30 per week

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Casual dress Company pension Employee mentoring programme Free flu jabs Free parking On-site parking Referral programme Store discount
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Application question(s):

You must be able to complete a minimum of 24 to 30 hours per week, can you confirm you can complete these hours? Do you drive and have access to your own vehicle?
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: NW09