Support Worker Learning Disabilities

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Job description

Job details
Posting date: 08 November 2021
Salary: £9.00 per hour
Additional salary information: Simply Health Cash Plan + Peoples Pension + Paid Training + Paid DBS + Long Service Award
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 08 December 2021
Location: Oswestry, Shropshire
Company: Bethphage
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: SWPT OSW Aug21

Summary
SUPPORT WORKERS - SOCIAL CARE
OSWESTRY
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Part time
From £9.00 per hour
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 workers who will work closely with the team to promote a positive culture in the services.We are looking for support workers to join our fantastic person-centered support team which is based in Oswestry.

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 is essential that you will be dedicated to providing the highest levels of care that you can.

Primary Duties

Communicating effectively
Upholding dignity and protecting privacy
Working co-operatively
Treating people fairly
Working responsibly
Continuing to learn

Essential Job requirements

Own Vehicle
Full UK Driving License
Have an understanding of person centred support

Desirable Job requirements

Level two diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent
Level Three Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent

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
A full detailed job description can be obtained by contacting our HR team on

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