At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with learning disabilities in farming and horticultural activities.
- Company: Join a caring team at Bethphage, dedicated to making a difference.
- Benefits: Earn £12.80 per hour, enjoy flexible hours, and receive comprehensive training.
- Other info: Flexible shifts, long service rewards, and access to discounts through the Blue Light Card.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your career in care.
- Qualifications: Good people skills, Level 2 Maths and English, and a UK manual driving licence.
The predicted salary is between 12.8 - 12.8 £ per hour.
Part-time Support Worker, 14 hours per week over 2 days between Monday - Friday. The post holder needs to be flexible as these days are not set.
£12.80 per hour. 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 those 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 a minimum. Any extra days, evenings or weekends would count as additional hours.
The role involves supporting individuals with learning disabilities in a range of farming and horticultural activities. Experience working to high standards of health and safety, along with infection control policies and procedures is crucial.
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. HSC Level 2 Diploma or similar. Farming/agricultural/horticultural experience highly desirable. Qualification within Health and Social Care desirable.
Some of our roles require males, females, race and age specific employees only.
Locations
Care Support Workers Night’s & Weekend’s in Isle of Wight, Ventnor employer: Bethphage
Bethphage is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff, offering a comprehensive induction programme and extensive benefits such as 28 days of holiday in your first year, increasing with service. With a strong focus on employee growth opportunities, including career progression from support worker to service manager, and a supportive work culture that values teamwork and individual contributions, working at Ruckley provides a rewarding experience in a community-focused environment.
