Job Description
Full Time (37.5 hours per week, 10 hrs will be admin)
£12.83 per hour
Plus £189 for sleep duties, this is based on 3 per month
Benefits of joining or team.
Competitive pay
High quality training- we provide all the training you need to deliver first class support;
28 days 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 support worker to join our team in West Shrewsbury, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs. We assist four services and our supported people enjoy a wealth of activities from chats, board games, walks, shopping, swimming and the gym. One young person enjoys keeping busy with work, volunteering and social activities that include slimming clubs, swimming, local disco and church. This is an opportunity to work within a diverse team and enhancing the lives of our supported people.
This vacancy is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking for a new challenge working in a person-centred positive behaviour organisation.
We need an energetic and enthusiastic new edition to the team, someone who is passionate about promoting independent for the people we support. You could be just what we are looking for!
About You:
Essential Requirements:
Level three diploma in Health and Social Care
Previous experience in a supervisory role
Driver with UK manual licence and own vehicle.
Previous experience working with Positive Behaviour support
Experience of working with people with Learning disabilities and Autism
Need to be flexible
Good communication skills
Good IT knowledge/skills/systems
Team worker and be able to work alone
Able to work shifts as well as manage their admin
Organised
*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: recruitment@bethphage.co.uk.
Interview Date: TBC
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