At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with disabilities in farming and horticultural activities.
- Company: Join Bethphage, a caring organisation 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 a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your career in care.
- Qualifications: Experience with animals or farming is a plus; Level 2 Maths and English required.
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. 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 class 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. A driver with a UK manual licence for at least 1 year and own vehicle is required (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
Night Support Worker - Children's Disabilities 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.
