Support Worker Blossom Barns Operations

Bethphage; Chelmarsh; On-site; GBP 14,547 - 20,719; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training provided

Pension scheme

DBS paid

Job summary

Bethphage in Chelmarsh is seeking a Part-time Support Worker to cover 14 hours per week over two days, with flexibility on which days from Monday to Friday. Rota is provided a month in advance.

The role involves supporting individuals with learning disabilities in farming and horticultural activities and assisting with transport. The ideal candidate will have a driver licence, good IT and communication skills, and a mix of practical and digital abilities.

Qualifications

• Maths and English Level 2 or equivalent
• Experience working with people who have learning disabilities is beneficial
• Farming/ horticultural experience is desirable

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with learning disabilities in farming and horticultural activities
• Assist with transport duties and collaborate as part of a team
• Maintain high standards of health and safety and infection control

Skills

Driver licence

IT skills

Communication skills

Maths & English Level 2

Farming/ horticultural experience

Education

HSC Level 2 Diploma or equivalent

Health and social care qualification

Job description

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 the 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 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

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 members 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

• 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
• 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