Support Worker

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.

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• Competitive pay
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• High quality training- we provide all the training you need to deliver first class support;
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• 28 days (Pro-rata) holiday in your first year, increasing to 33 day after five years and then 38 days after ten-years service.
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• Comprehensive induction programme including shadow shifts which means youll be fully supported to understand the role whilst getting to know the team and the people you will support
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• Free and confidential counselling services for you and your family
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• A Simply Health Cash Plan- to help you with healthcare costs including dental, physiotherapy, chiropody, optical, new child payment, prescriptions and more
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• 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
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• Contributory Pension scheme
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• 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
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• Regular supervisions with your manager, team meetings and feedback
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• Refer-a-Friend Award earn £200 every time you successfully refer a friend and they complete their probation.
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• Birthday recognition an Amazon e-voucher every year
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• Paid enhanced DBS certificate
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• 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
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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:

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• Driver with UK manual licence for at least 1 year and own vehicle (there is no Public Services).
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• Maths and English Level two and above
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• Good IT knowledge/skills/systems
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• Good communication skills and actively listen
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Desirable Requirements;

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• HSC Level 2 Diploma or similar.
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• Farming/ agricultural / horticultural experience highly desirable
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• Qualification within Health and social care desirable
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• Qualifications such as trailer license and working with machinery are highly desirable
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*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

Interview Date: TBC

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