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: Competitive pay, flexible hours, and comprehensive training provided.
- Other info: Enjoy 28 days holiday, long service rewards, and career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Good communication skills, IT knowledge, and a UK manual driving licence 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
Benefits of joining our 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
- Free and confidential counselling services for you and your family
- A Simply Health Cash Plan to help you with healthcare costs
- Long service rewards starting at £100 increasing to £150 depending on length of service
- Contributory Pension scheme
- Development opportunities
- Regular supervisions with your manager, team meetings and feedback
- Refer-a-Friend Award - earn £200 every time you successfully refer a friend
- 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
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. 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:
Essential Requirements:
- Driver with UK manual licence for at least 1 year and own vehicle
- Maths and English Level two and above
- Good IT knowledge/skills/systems
- Good communication skills and actively listen
Desirable Requirements:
- 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.
If you would like more information, please get in touch with our recruitment team by calling: 01743 272880
Interview Date: TBC
Locations
Support Worker 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.
