Support Worker - Broseley
Support Worker | Shrewsbury
£8.82 per hour
This post will be to support an adult male who is funny, caring and knowledgeable about TV programmes, current affairs and sport. He also enjoys taking long daily walks, so it is important to have a good level of fitness. This individual has a learning disability and complex mental health needs, experience of working with both of these is essential.
This individual requires 1-1 support service in his own home which means lone working is expected.
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 applicant must be willing to work a 15-hour shift per week.
Female applicants must be over 40*
*Some of our roles requires males, females and are role specific employees only. Where this is indicated, this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010
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
- Previous experience of supporting someone with learning disabilities and mental health issues.
- Full UK Driver’s License
Desirable requirements
- Level two diploma in Health and Social Care
- Level three diploma in Health and Social Care
- Qualifications in Autism Awareness
- Qualifications in Learning Disability Awareness
- Qualifications in Mental Health Awareness
- 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
Interview date — To be confirmed
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