Support Worker / Support Worker Driver
Role overview
The Birtenshaw Group is recruiting a number of Support Workers who are passionate about supporting disabled children and adults. You will be working in a team based in either one of our Children’s Homes or Adults Supported Tenancies, supporting up to 4 children or adults with Autistic Spectrum Condition, learning disability and/or complex health needs. We aim to transform the lives of children and young adults we support through our commitment to excellence. The work is challenging but rewarding and enjoyable.
Hours of Work
37 hours per week on a rota basis, subject to the needs of the Company. This will include weekends and bank holidays. You may be required to ‘sleep‑in’ from time to time for which an additional payment will be made.
Training
Staff will receive all training required to fulfil their role. Training takes place during weekdays and staff must be available for introductory mandatory and refresher training as required. NVQ qualifications are required; staff who do not have an equivalent or higher qualification are required to complete a relevant NVQ qualification within two years. This is paid for by Birtenshaw.
Benefits
- Competitive pay scale with opportunities for additional overtime
- Increment on completion of probationary period (6 months)
- Additional payments for additional responsibilities up to £2000 per annum
- Enhanced overtime rate
- Enhanced pay over Christmas and New Year
- 30 days holiday including public holidays
- Paid‑for training and qualifications
- Staff Recognition Schemes – employee of the month, refer a friend, long service and national awards nominations
- Staff Council – forum for staff to propose and initiate change
- Salary protection scheme for long‑term absence due to illness or injury (contracted staff)
- Employee Assistance Programme – 24‑hour advice line, medical support, physiotherapy, mental health support and counselling for contracted staff
- Discount schemes for local and national shops and services
- Free enhanced DBS check
Commitments
All employees are required to implement Birtenshaw Group policies and procedures to ensure the health, safety and welfare of children and adults. The Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all service users and expects all employees to share and uphold this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, meaning potential employees must disclose spent convictions. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required. All offers of employment are subject to safeguarding and pre‑employment checks, including satisfactory references, pre‑employment medical, proof of right to work in the UK and other checks where applicable.
Who We’re Looking For
Passion for supporting disabled children and adults, resilience, energy, caring attitude, commitment to transforming the lives of disabled people.
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