Support Worker Shifnal Shropshire

Support Worker | Shrewsbury

£8.72 per hour

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Hours of work are 5pm-7pm Monday through to Sunday (10 hours per week)


Bethphage are proud to support adults with learning disabilities to live independently.
 
This vacancy is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking for a new challenge working in a person centred positive behaviour organisation.
 
We are looking for friendly and positive support workers who will work closely with the team to promote a positive culture in our service in Shifnal supporting a gentleman.
 
The gentleman is very independent and has a great sense of humour with a love of bikes and technology. Your main duties will consist of meal preparation, domestic tasks and access to the community to carry out shopping.
 
The support provided is 1:1 so you must be prepared to lone work. 
 
You will need to be a calm, caring, supportive person and a good listener to enable you to support adults to maximise their independence and well-being. You will have a ‘can do’ attitude and be ‘Person-centred’ You will need to have a flexible approach to work and be able to adapt to the needs of the people we support and the organisation.

The position is best suited to people with energy, enthusiasm and an understanding of the barriers associated with various types of disabilities

 

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

Desirable requirements

  • Level two diploma in Health and Social Care
  • Level three diploma in Health and Social Care
  • Qualification in dealing with Autism/Learning Disabilities

Essential Requirements

  • Full UK drivers Licence
  • Own Car

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

*Some of our roles requires requires males, females and race specific employees only, where this is indicated this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

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