Support Worker

Support Worker / Support Worker Driver - Children's Home

£24,087 – £24,490 per annum based on 37 hours per week, pro rata, (£12.49 - £12.69 per hour) plus the opportunity for an additional £2000 per annum for undertaking additional responsibilities pro rata.

£24,087 – £24,490 per annum based on 37 hours per week, pro rata, (£12.49 - £12.69 per hour) plus an additional £1000 per annum for the driving element of the role and the opportunity for an additional £1500 per annum for undertaking additional responsibilities pro rata.

As a Support Worker Driver, you will be using company owned vehicles (up to nine seater), where you will assist the people we support to access the local community, medical appointments, family contact and activities.

In order to be considered for these roles, candidates must meet the following essential criteria:

• A full, Manual UK (Category B) Driving Licence
• Demonstrable experience as a Driver

Role overview

The Birtenshaw Group is recruiting a number of Support Workers who are passionate about supporting disabled children. You will be working in a team based in one of our Children's Homes supporting up to 4 children with Autistic Spectrum Condition, learning disability and/or complex health needs

The work is challenging but, as no two days are ever the same, it is rewarding and enjoyable.

Full Time - Average 37 hours per week (with the opportunity to pick up additional shifts). Working hours will be averaged out over a three week rolling period and will include both weekday and weekend shifts arranged by managers. Sleep in shifts will also be required on a rota basis for which an additional flat rate payment is made.

Weekend - 16, 21.5 or 29 hours per week (with the opportunity to pick up additional shifts). Weekend contracts can be worked between Friday night and Sunday night. Occasional sleep in shifts may be required

Training

Staff will receive all the training they require to fulfil their role. Training takes place during weekdays and staff must be available to attend introductory mandatory training and refresher training as required. Training dates are issued in advance.

NVQs – staff who do not have an equivalent or higher qualification are required to complete a relevant NVQ qualification within two years of commencing employment. This is paid for by Birtenshaw and full support to complete the qualification is given.

• Free Enhanced DBS check
• 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 plus nominations for national awards
• Staff Council – a forum in which staff from all sections of the organisation can suggest and initiate change
• Salary Protection Scheme in the event of longer-term absence from work due to illness or injury (contracted staff)
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to a 24-hour advice line offering support on a range of life and work, money and family issues and 24 hour medical support including online GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support and counselling (contracted staff)
• Discount schemes for local and national shops and services

All offers of employment are made subject to safeguarding / pre-employment checks including satisfactory references, pre-employment medical, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

Benefits:

• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Shift:

• Day shift

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person