Support Worker

Job description

Part-time Support Worker 14 hours per week over 2 days between Monday -Friday. Post holder needs to be flexible as these days are not set.

£12.80 per hour

* WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP WITH THIS POSITION

Benefits of joining or team.

• Competitive pay
• High quality training- we provide all the training you need to deliver first class support;
• 28 days (Pro-rata) holiday in your first year, increasing to 33 day after five years and then 38 days after ten-years' service.
• Comprehensive induction programme including shadow shifts – which means you'll be fully supported to understand the role whilst getting to know the team and the people you will support
• Free and confidential counselling services for you and your family
• A Simply Health Cash Plan- to help you with healthcare costs including dental, physiotherapy, chiropody, optical, new child payment, prescriptions and more
• Long service rewards starting at £100 increasing to £150 depending on length of service – we believe our staff are our greatest asset and we want to reward you for your hard work and commitment to Bethphage
• Contributory Pension scheme
• Development opportunities- we want to support you in your career in care, from becoming a mental health first aider, to career progression- from support worker to service manager, your development is our development
• Regular supervisions with your manager, team meetings and feedback
• Refer-a-Friend Award – earn £200 every time you successfully refer a friend and they complete their probation.
• Birthday recognition – an Amazon e-voucher every year
• Paid enhanced DBS certificate
• Access to the “Blue light Card” scheme that offers discounts to social care staff in a range of shops both online and on the High street

We are looking for someone who shares Bethphage's values, has good people skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people including people we support and their family members as well as member of the public.

The successful candidate will ideally have experience with animals or a farm setting.

We are looking for a team player to join us for 2 days a week at our site in Chelmarsh. You will need to be available to fill the contracted hours over 2 days between Monday and Friday and these days will be flexible, not set. Staff receive their rotas a month in advance as minimum. Any extra days, evenings or weekends would class as additional hours. The role involves supporting individuals with learning disabilities in a range of farming and horticultural activities. You will also work collaboratively as part of a team and assist with transport duties.

Confidence in an educational setting would be desirable. We are looking for someone with a mix of practical skills but who is also familiar with technology. Experience working to high standards of health and safety , along with infection control policies and procedures is crucial. This is a unique role and you must be willing to get your hands dirty!!

About You:

Essential Requirements:

• Driver with UK manual licence for at least 1 year and own vehicle (there is no Public Services).
• Maths and English Level two and above
• Good IT knowledge/skills/systems
• Good communication skills and actively listen

Desirable Requirements;

• HSC Level 2 Diploma or similar.
• Farming/ agricultural / horticultural experience highly desirable
• Qualification within Health and social care desirable
• Qualifications such as trailer license and working with machinery are highly desirable

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

If you would like more information, please get in touch with our recruitment team by calling: 01743 272880 or drop us an email at: .

Interview Date: TBC

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Monkhopton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£25,437 Per Month

Published at

13-06-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English