Senior Support Worker

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Job description

Job details
Posting date: 08 November 2021
Salary: £9.80 per hour
Additional salary information: Simply Health cash plan + paid DBS +Paid training + Long service award
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 08 December 2021
Location: Market Drayton
Company: Bethphage
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: SSW AUG21

Summary
Senior Support Worker
Full Time
£9.80 per hour

Bethphage are excited to start recruiting for our fantastic service based in Market Drayton
Bradbury Court is a busy residential service in Market Drayton which has a large staff team.
We are looking for a full-time senior support worker to join our fantastic person-centred support team providing support to four gentlemen with learning disabilities and complex needs. The people we support having varying support needs and minimal to high levels of personal care is required within the job role
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 and someone who is looking for a new challenge.
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 must also be able to and demonstrate the following:
• Ability to lead the team
• Work as a team
• Good communication skills
• A knowledge of people with Learning disabilities and complex needs
• A good sense of humour
• Able to follow instruction
Sleep in's 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
Desirable Requirements
• Level 3 qualification in Health and Social care
• Qualifications in learning Disability Awareness
• Previous experience of supporting individuals with complex needs
Essential Requirements
• Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care
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 to be confirmed
Interview date to be confirmed
A full detailed job description can be obtained by contacting our HR team on option 3.
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