Support Worker
Support Worker | Shrewsbury
£8.82 per hour
Bethphage are excited to start recruiting for our fantastic new service based in Shrewsbury.
We are looking for a full time and casual support workers to join our fantastic person centred support team providing 1:1 support to a gentleman who has cerebral Palsy and learning disabilities.
This is the perfect opportunity for someone who is proactive and is looking for a new challenge and will be passionate about delivering first class support.
The position is best suited to people with a great sense of humour, energy, enthusiasm and an understanding of the barriers associated with various types of disabilities.
You will be supporting the individual to with meal preparation, personal care, domestic tasks and accessing the community. You will also be required to be able to use a hoist for which training will be provided.
Sleep in will be required as part of the role.
About our organisation
Bethphage is a registered charity which was established in 1994 and provides support to adults with learning and physical Disabilities in Shropshire and the West Midlands.
Everything we do is individually designed to enable people to achieve their potential and meet their objectives and need for support. The people that we support may live in their own home, a home that is shared with other people, their family home or a shared care home.
It is the aim of Bethphage to provide outstanding care and support throughout the organisation so it essential that you will be dedicated to providing the highest levels of care that you can.
You will be required to create a team that champions excellent support by actively coaching and modelling respectful positive approaches to achieve the greatest possible independence and quality of life for the people we support, based on an understanding of what is important to and for them.
Primary Duties
- Communicating effectively
- Upholding dignity and protecting privacy
- Working co-operatively
- Treating people fairly
- Working responsibly
- Continuing to learn
Essential Requirements
- Full UK Driving License
- Own Car
- Previous experience of supporting individuals with complex care.
Desirable requirements
- Level 2 Health and Social Care
- Level 2 Learning Disability Qualification
- Experience of supporting someone with visual impairments.
- Qualifications in learning Disability Awareness
A full detailed job description can be obtained by contacting our HR team on 01743 272880
Benefits of Working for us
- Competitive pay
- Simply Health Cash Plan
- Long service rewards
- Contributory Pension scheme
- Development opportunities
- Recruitment awards
- Paid enhanced DBS certificate
- Paid training
Closing date: 3rd March 2021
Interview date — To be confirmed
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