Support Workers (Male Only**) - Dalmuir

We are currently recruiting a small team of male support staff to support a man “David” to live in his own flat in Dalmuir. David is in his late 30s and has a learning disability and autism. David receives support 24 hours a day and this includes a sleepover shift. Successful candidates will have a positive attitude and commitment towards making a difference to the lives of the people we support.

We support David on a daily basis with all aspects of his life including personal care, taking care of his home and finances as well as developing and maintaining full and active participation in the community. A commitment to a person-centred approach is essential and experience of working with people with disabilities is desirable.

We have 2 posts available, and applicants should be able to work flexibly as part of the team to meet the needs of David with shifts including evenings, weekends and sleepovers. David’s support will require one or two sleepovers per week.

Key provides excellent professional supervision, support and training, including access to the SVQ Framework and a chance to really make a difference to people’s lives.

If you are caring, reliable, flexible and passionate about getting alongside people providing support to achieve the life they want then... you could be who we are looking for!

In turn, you will receive:

· 31 days annual leave

· Occupational Sick Pay

· Excellent local Induction and Training

· Support to achieve a SVQ 2 qualification

· Access to Employee Counselling Service

· A free disclosure Scotland check

· Access to staff discount scheme

No experience necessary! Training and support will be given to help you achieve your full potential.

If you would like to arrange an informal chat to find out more, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Carol Mackie, Support & Development Manager at carol.mackie@key.org.uk

**Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 applies in relation to the occupational requirement for this post.

For an application form and job description please visit our website at www.key.org.uk; email: jobs@key.org.uk; or telephone: 0141 342 1892.