Support Worker South/West Shrewsbury Operations

Bethphage; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

High quality training

28 days holiday in first year (33 days

38 days after ten years’ service

Induction with shadow shifts

Free confidential counselling

Simply Health Cash Plan

Long service rewards (£100–£150)

Contributory Pension scheme

Development opportunities

Regular supervision

Refer-a-Friend bonus (£200)

Birthday vouchers

Paid enhanced DBS

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Bethphage is seeking caring and reliable Support Workers to help people with learning disabilities live happy, independent lives in their own homes and local communities across the south and west of Shrewsbury.

You will support individuals to access activities, attend appointments, develop life skills, manage their homes and finances, and maintain relationships. A strong focus on communication, teamwork and person-centred care is essential.

Qualifications

• Flexible and able to work a variety of shifts.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident using IT systems and completing electronic records.
• Reliable, organised, and person-centred in their approach.
• Positive attitude and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support people with learning disabilities to live happy, independent lives in their own homes and local communities.
• Help users access community activities and attend appointments.
• Assist in developing life skills and independence.
• Support with home management and finances.
• Promote health, wellbeing and positive outcomes.

Job description

As a Support Worker, you will support people with learning disabilities and other support needs to live happy, independent, and fulfilling lives within their own homes and local communities.

No two days are the same. You may be supporting someone to:

• Access community activities and hobbies
• Attend appointments
• Develop life skills and independence
• Manage their home and finances
• Maintain relationships with family and friends
• Achieve personal goals and aspirations
• Promote health, wellbeing, and positive outcomes

About the role:

Our services are located across the south and west of Shrewsbury and are situated close to one another, making travel between locations straightforward when required.

The services benefit from:

• Excellent access to local facilities and amenities
• Good public transport and bus route links
• Easy access by car with convenient parking nearby
• Opportunities to support people in vibrant local communities

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking individuals who:

• Are flexible and able to work a variety of shifts
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Are confident using IT systems and completing electronic records
• Can work both independently and as part of a teamAre reliable, organised, and person-centred in their approach
• Have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a job. It is an opportunity to support people to achieve their goals, increase their independence, and enjoy the things that matter most to them. You will be part of a dedicated team that values compassion, respect, and making a positive difference every day.

If you are caring, committed, and ready for a rewarding challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Whether you are experienced in care or looking for a new and fulfilling career, we would love to hear from you.

You could be just what we are looking for!

£189 for sleep in duties (based on three 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

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a genuine difference every day?

We are looking for caring, enthusiastic and reliable support workers who share in Bethphage’s values to join our friendly teams across services in the South and West of Shrewsbury.

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Competitive pension contributionSimply Healthcare planLong service awardsRecruitment referral schemeBirthday VouchersPaid DBSAccess to free confidential counsellingAccess to Blue Light Card DiscountSleep in paymentsExcellent trainingHoliday allowance increases after five and ten yearsDevelopment opportunities