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Bethphage; Basingstoke and Deane; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

High quality training

28 days holiday in your first year

Induction programme with shadow shifts

Free counselling services

Simply Health Cash Plan

Long service rewards

Contributory Pension scheme

Development opportunities

Regular supervision

Refer-a-Friend Award

Birthday recognition

Paid enhanced DBS certificate

Blue light Card access

Job summary

Bethphage is seeking Support Workers for our care home in Whitchurch. You will provide high-quality assistance to two individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs, promoting independence and participation in their community.

The role requires good communication, empathy, and the ability to work under pressure, both independently and with a team. Basic IT and clear handwriting are essential.

Qualifications

• Driver is preferred.
• Good communication skills are essential.
• Empathy and compassion are required for this role.
• Basic IT skills and clear, legible writing are important.

Responsibilities

• Support two individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs.
• Provide high-quality daily living support and promote independence.
• Encourage participation in community activities of the individuals' choice.
• Work well under pressure, either independently or as part of a team.

Skills

Driver

Good communication

Empathy

Care and compassion

Teamwork

Basic IT skills

Written communication

Job description

WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP WITH THIS POSITION

Full & Part-Time posts (FT 37.5 hours per week)

£12.85 per hour

Plus£189 for sleep duties, this is based on 3 per month

Joining bonus £1000 (T&C's £500 on completion of probation, £500 after one year)

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 have opportunities at our care home in Whitchurch for Support Workers who share in Bethphage’s values.This role involves

supporting two individuals with learning disabilities, Autism, and mental health needs.You will provide high-quality support in

all aspects of their daily lives, while promoting their independence and encouraging participation in community activities of

their choice.

The ideal candidate will be a good communicator, committed, and able to demonstrate empathy, care, and compassion. You should be

able to work well under pressure, both independently and as part of a team. Basic IT skills and the ability to write clearly and

legibly are essential.

Previous experience in working in health and social care is desirable but not essential as full training will be given

You could be just what we are looking for!

About You:

• Driver
• Good communication skills and able to listen
• Promote independence and daily living skills.
• Good IT knowledge/skills/systems
• Be able to work using their own initiative and without constant supervision
• 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