Support Worker – Up to 35 Hours (Permanent)
Location: Port Glasgow, Inverclyde
Salary: £12.90 per hour
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time (up to 35 hours per week)
Posted: 11 hours ago
Employer: Key
About the Role
Being a Support Worker is a rewarding role where you can truly make every day matter. You will support adults with a range of needs, empowering them to live as independently as possible while promoting choice, dignity, and wellbeing.
Working locally, you will be part of a supportive team delivering high-quality, person-centred support. Every day is different, making this a challenging yet fulfilling role.
Support may include evenings, weekends, sleepovers, and waking nights, depending on service needs.
About Key
Key is an organisation that supports disabled people of all ages across Scotland. We believe that good support is essential for a good life, and we work closely with individuals and their families to help them live life to the fullest.
What We Offer
- Main hourly rate: £12.90
- Induction and relief register rate: £12.60
- Sleepover hourly rate: £12.60
- Enhanced rates for waking nights
- Enhanced pay for targeted public holidays
- Competitive annual leave and company sick pay
- Payment of annual SSSC fees (for contracted Support Workers)
- Paid membership of Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme
- Full, in-depth training for your role
- Fully funded SVQ qualification with ongoing support
- Employee Assistance Programme (confidential counselling and advice)
- Workplace pension scheme
- Free occupational health support
- Credit Union membership
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Access to Costco Membership
- Access to Blue Light Card / Blue Light Tickets
- Concerts for Carers registration
Who We’re Looking For
- Caring, reliable, and flexible individuals
- Passionate about supporting others to live the life they choose
- Willing to work as part of a team with flexible availability
- Commitment to a person-centred approach
- Experience supporting people with learning disabilities is desirable but not essential
Relief Worker Opportunities
If you are interested in support work but cannot commit to a contract, Key also offers opportunities to join the Relief Worker Register, allowing you to work based on your availability.
How to Apply
We encourage early applications as interviews may be offered before the closing date.
Phone: 0141 342 1890
