Ref: 001604
The Directors are looking to recruit to the post of Support Worker.
Location
New Bridge Horizons, Oldham. New Bridge Horizons is a day provision for adults aged 19 years and above with learning and/or physical difficulties. Based in Oldham, New Bridge Horizons is a stand‑alone company affiliated to the New Bridge Group.
Sites
We currently have vacancies at Turf Lane, Chadderton and Link Centre, Oldham. Staff are expected to work across both sites as required.
Responsibilities
The main duties will be to help meet the needs of our service users by providing a range of support within independent living, accessing employment opportunities and leisure activities. The level of support will be based on the individual needs of the service users, some of whom have complex needs and challenging behaviours.
Qualifications
Applicants must have previous experience of supporting disabled people in undertaking everyday tasks including personal care, be a proactive team member, have genuine empathy with service users who have a range of learning and physical needs, and the physical resilience to support users with mobility issues.
Pre‑Employment Checks
This post will be subject to enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK. It will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice can be viewed here.
Additional Screening
Successful candidates will undergo an online search as part of our due‑diligence in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023.
Equal Opportunities
We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
Salary
NJC pts 5-11: £25,583-£28,142 per annum (36 hrs 40 min / full year).
Hours of work
Flexible / Part Time hours available / full year.
Based
Sites at Chadderton / Oldham Town Centre.
Commencing
As soon as possible.
Status
Permanent.
Closing Date
Tuesday 14th July (9am).
Further Information
Contact Shelley Fletcher – shelleyfletcher@newbridgegroup.org.
Completed application forms
To be returned to recruitment@newbridgegroup.org.
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