Part-time Support Worker 14 hours per week over 2 days between Monday -Friday. Post holder needs to be flexible as these days are not set.
£12.80 per hour
* WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP WITH THIS POSITION
Benefits of joining or team.
Competitive pay
High quality training- we provide all the training you need to deliver first class support;
28 days (Pro-rata) holiday in your first year, increasing to 33 day after five years and then 38 days after ten-years' service.
Comprehensive induction programme including shadow shifts – which means you'll be fully supported to understand the role whilst getting to know the team and the people you will support
Free and confidential counselling services for you and your family
A Simply Health Cash Plan- to help you with healthcare costs including dental, physiotherapy, chiropody, optical, new child payment, prescriptions and more
Long service rewards starting at £100 increasing to £150 depending on length of service – we believe our staff are our greatest asset and we want to reward you for your hard work and commitment to Bethphage
Contributory Pension scheme
Development opportunities- we want to support you in your career in care, from becoming a mental health first aider, to career progression- from support worker to service manager, your development is our development
Regular supervisions with your manager, team meetings and feedback
Refer-a-Friend Award – earn £200 every time you successfully refer a friend and they complete their probation.
Birthday recognition – an Amazon e-voucher every year
Paid enhanced DBS certificate
Access to the “Blue light Card” scheme that offers discounts to social care staff in a range of shops both online and on the High street
We are looking for someone who shares Bethphage's values, has good people skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people including people we support and their family members as well as member of the public.
The successful candidate will ideally have experience with animals or a farm setting.
We are looking for a team player to join us for 2 days a week at our site in Chelmarsh. You will need to be available to fill the contracted hours over 2 days between Monday and Friday and these days will be flexible, not set. Staff receive their rotas a month in advance as minimum. Any extra days, evenings or weekends would class as additional hours. The role involves supporting individuals with learning disabilities in a range of farming and horticultural activities. You will also work collaboratively as part of a team and assist with transport duties.
Confidence in an educational setting would be desirable. We are looking for someone with a mix of practical skills but who is also familiar with technology. Experience working to high standards of health and safety, along with infection control policies and procedures is crucial. This is a unique role and you must be willing to get your hands dirty!!
About You:
Essential Requirements:
Driver with UK manual licence for at least 1 year and own vehicle (there is no Public Services).
Maths and English Level two and above
Good IT knowledge/skills/systems
Good communication skills and actively listen
Desirable Requirements;
HSC Level 2 Diploma or similar.
Farming/ agricultural / horticultural experience highly desirable
Qualification within Health and social care desirable
Qualifications such as trailer license and working with machinery are highly desirable
*Some of our roles require males, females, race and age specific employees only. Where this is indicated, this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010
If you would like more information, please get in touch with our recruitment team by calling: 01743 272880 or drop us an email at: .
Interview Date: TBC
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