Support Worker (Temporary Maternity Cover)

Hollybank Trust; Lower Hopton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite cafe

Enhanced pension

DBS funded

Qualifications access

Annual leave increases

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Hollybank Trust seeks a Support Worker on a temporary maternity cover basis at Beeches, Mirfield. The role is 30 hours per week with a starting hourly rate of £12.81. The post requires UK work experience and there is potential for progression after the temporary contract.

The charity emphasises safeguarding, DBS checks, and welcoming a compassionate, curious, and respectful approach. Sponsorship to work in the UK is not provided, and the DBS is funded for new staff.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of UK-based work experience in any sector.
• Willingness to learn and develop through training and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate support to adults in a 13-bed residential setting.
• Support daily living tasks and promote wellbeing and safety.

Job description

Role: Support Worker (Temporary Maternity Cover)

Location: Beeches, Mirfield

Salary: £12.81/hr

Hours: 30hrs

Unfortunately, we are not able to offer sponsorship to work in the UK, and we do ask that you have at least 6 months of UK based work experience in any sector.

Beeches is a thirteen-bed home for adults, located on our Mirfield site. This attractive, wooden-clad bungalow is one of three homes that make up the Meadows. Each of the en-suite bedrooms lead out onto a shared patio area so that the adults can take in the stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The Beeches is a warm and welcoming space that thirteen adults love to call home. We are currently looking for some maternity cover on days, approximately 24 months, there is chance of a permanent position upon completion of temporary contract, whether that is at The Beeches of another one of our homes on site in Mirfield.

What we ask for from all our colleagues:

• The confidence to challenge the norm and try new things.
• Being curious by asking questions and showing an interest in training and development opportunities.
• Treating people with kindness, dignity, and respecting boundaries.
• Bringing your best self to work, being happy and positive in the way you work.
  
  

What we offer:

• Onsite food and coffee shop (Mirfield site only).
• Discount and reward portal.
• Full employee assistance program.
• Access to workplace Mental Health First aiders.
• Life insurance style benefit.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• A funded DBS (initial DBS only).
• Access to nationally recognised qualifications.
• Quarterly coffee mornings and annual celebration days.
• Staff recognition awards.
• Early access to wages through the LevelPay app.
• Annual leave that rises with your length of service.
• Enhanced pay rates for overtime and bank holidays.
• Dedicated wellbeing support, and access to departmental wellbeing activities.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
  
  

To find out more call Eimi or Ashleigh on 01924 490833, or send an email through to [e-mail]

Unfortunately, we are not able to offer sponsorship to work in the UK.

Hollybank Trust is committed to Safeguarding vulnerable people, and our Safer Recruitment process requires all employees to have an Enhanced DBS check and reference checks in line with our Recruitment & Selection policy.

We will pay for your initial DBS check, unless you have a portable DBS, however, if the candidate leaves voluntarily within the first 12 months, £58.90 will be deducted from your final salary payment.