Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
£11.50 per hour
Plus £189 for sleep duties, this is based on 3 per month
Benefits of Joining Our 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 days 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.
About the Role
We are looking for a support worker to join our team in the Shrewsbury Area, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs.
Our supported people enjoy a wealth of activities from chats, board games, walks, shopping, swimming and the gym. One 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 enhance 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 addition to our team, someone who is passionate about promoting independence for the people we support.
You could be just what we are looking for!
About You
Essential Requirements
* Driver with UK manual licence and own vehicle.
* Need to be adaptable.
* Good communication skills.
* Good IT knowledge/skills/systems.
* Team worker and able to work alone.
Desirable Requirements
* Experience of working with people with Learning Disabilities and Autism.
* Previous experience working with Positive Behaviour support.
*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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