Being a support worker is a role where you can make every day matter. It's a job with challenges that make your heart beat faster, where you can give something of yourself and empower amazing people on their journey.

We are Key, an organisations that support disabled people of all ages to make everyday matter.

Our teams know that good support is essential for a good life, and so we work alongside every person we support and their family to help them live life to the full. The films at the bottom of this page will tell you more about us and what it means to be a support worker. You can also check out the support worker job descriptions for more details on the job itself.

We are recruiting now in your area and can offer Full Time and Part Time contracts. Join us in making every day matter!

We are passionate about being the best employer we can be, ensuring our staff feel supported and valued in their roles. As well as being part of a supportive, local team, you will be eligible for the following:

• Main Grade Hourly rate of £13.85
• Induction and Relief Register rate £13.45
• Sleepover hourly rate of £13.45
• Enhanced rate for waking nights.
• Competitive annual leave and company sick pay.
• Payment of annual SSSC fees for contracted Support Workers.
• Enhanced pay for work on targeted Public Holidays.
• Paid Membership of Disclosure Scotland’s PVG Scheme.
• Full, in-depth training for your role.
• Fully funded SVQ qualification with support provided to achieve this.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering free confidential counselling, advice and support on a wide range of issues.
• A Workplace Pension.
• Free access to occupational health support.
• Credit Union Membership.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Access to Costco Membership.
• Access to Blue Light Card/Blue Light Ticket registration which offer a range of discounts and savings.
• Concerts for Carers registration.

Join us and make every day matter!

About this role

Working locally, you will join one of our teams delivering great quality individualised support to adults who have a variety of support needs. You will empower individuals to live as independently as possible, promoting choice, dignity, and well-being. Every day is different in this challenging but rewarding role.

If you're caring, reliable, flexible, and passionate about supporting others to achieve the life they desire, then you could be who we are looking for!

Applicants must be prepared to work flexibly as part of the team to meet the needs of the people who use our service. Supports will include work in the evenings and weekends as well as sleepovers and waking nights when required.

A commitment to a person-centred approach is essential and experience of working with people with learning disabilities is desirable.

Join us and make every day matter!

If you would like to get involved in support work but cannot commit to a contract because you have other commitments, we also have opportunities to join our register of relief workers who provide support based on their availability.

We are here to help, so please get in touch if you have any questions - email us at careers@key.org.uk or call 0141 342 1890.

We are Key, an organisation that support disabled people of all ages to make everyday matter.

Our teams know that good support is essential for a good life, and so we work alongside every person we support and their family to help them live life to the full.

We are recruiting now for a Team Leader. Join us in making every day matter!

We are passionate about being the best employer we can be, ensuring our staff feel supported and valued in their roles. As well as being part of a supportive team, you will be eligible for the following:

• 38 days annual leave, inclusive of public holidays
• Organisation sick pay
• Family Friendly policies from day one
• Supportive working environment
• Paid Membership of Disclosure Scotland’s PVG Scheme
• Full, in-depth training for your role
• Employee Assistance Programme offering free confidential counselling, advice and support on a wide range of issues, including 24 hour access to a GP.
• Access to the HSF Health Plan which offers a range of Health Cash Plans that can that help you and your family manage everyday healthcare costs not fully covered by the NHS.
• A Workplace Pension.
• Free access to occupational health support.
• Credit Union Membership.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Eligible to register for a Costco Membership.
• Eligible to apply for a Blue Light Card/ Blue Light Ticket Schemes offering discounts and savings
• Eligibility to apply for concerts for Carers registration.
• Commuter Travel Club

We are here to help, so please get in touch if you have any questions - email us at careers@key.org.uk or call 0141 342 1890.

About this role

As a Team Leader, you will play a key role in delivering high‑quality support to adults with a wide range of support needs. Working closely with our local teams, you will help plan, coordinate, and oversee service delivery, while supporting, supervising, and managing staff to ensure excellent outcomes for the people we support.

We are looking for highly motivated, confident, and enthusiastic social care practitioners who can:

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to the individuals we support, empowering each person to use their strengths, pursue their goals, and take control of their own life
• Provide positive, proactive leadership by working creatively and flexibly, prioritising effectively, and delegating tasks to support their team.
• Collaborate with Community Development Workers and others to build community connections and promote independence.
• Commit to ongoing learning and professional development.

Our staff are our most valuable asset. We offer comprehensive training and development opportunities, including support to achieve an SVQ 3 and PDA Supervision qualification in Health and Social Care.

Applicants must be prepared to work flexibly as part of the team to meet the needs of the people who use our service which will include work in the evenings and weekends as well as sleepovers and waking nights when required.