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: Pension contributions + Simply Health Cash plan + recruitment award + Long service award
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 08 December 2021
Location: Whitchurch, Shropshire
Company: Bethphage
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: WHITCH ALL Aug21

Summary
SUPPORT WORKER - SOCIAL CARE

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From £9.00 per hour

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 the services.

You will be joining a fantastic person-centred support team based in Whitchurch which supports people in their own homes and also has an outreach service.

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 a great sense of humour, 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
Full UK drivers Licence
Own car
A full detailed job description can be obtained by contacting our HR team on

Benefits of Working for us
o Competitive pay
o Simply Health Cash Plan
o Long service rewards
o Contributory Pension scheme
o Development opportunities
o Recruitment awards
o Paid enhanced DBS certificate
o Paid training

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