Beeches Support Worker

Role: Support Worker
Location: Mirfield, WF14 0DQ
Salary: £10.52/hr (this will increase from April 2023)
Hours: 22.5 - 37.5hrs per week (this will include alternate weekend working)

Beeches is a residential home which supports 13 adults who live with physical and learning disabilities. Our goal is to ensure they live as independently as possible and have access to community activities. Sometimes shopping in the community for their own toiletries but other times supporting on holidays abroad, sailing, swimming, rock climbing and many more. As a staff team we often say \"today has to be the best day of their lives!\".

We have a committed and passionate workforce and are looking for likeminded people. If you are up for a challenge, have a great work ethic, are passionate and committed about supporting young adults with physical and learning disabilities. We would love to hear from you!

Do not worry about age or experience, quality learning disability support work comes from the heart and having an inquisitive mind. All training and support is provided as well as a learning packed induction period. We have vacancies for the right people why not give us a call and we can discuss the possibility of you joining our exceptional team.

What we look for from our staff:

• Confidence – being self-assured, asking for help when you need it and challenging behaviour or practices that you feel are inappropriate or unsafe.
• Curiosity – being inquisitive and welcoming change, asking questions about the way that we do things and why, and putting yourself forward to try new things.
• Happiness – being cheerful and positive, bringing your best self to work and sharing your enthusiasm for life with the people we are here to support.
• Kindness – being caring and compassionate, reaching out to your colleagues if they look like they’re struggling, being an active member of the team and working together to achieve shared goals.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary and great pension scheme.
• Paid pre-employment training to give you a great head start.
• An employee rewards scheme with retail discounts and more.
• A comprehensive employee assistance program, including support for mental health, a company sick pay scheme, and a life insurance benefit.
• A fantastic, open, and supportive working environment.
• Training & Development opportunities to support your development.
• A wealth of opportunities to gain experience in a variety of skills.

To find out more, please contact Lauren Graham on 01924 483905 or l.graham@hollybanktrust.com

Hollybank Trust is committed to Safeguarding vulnerable people, and our Safer Recruitment process requires all employees to have an Enhanced DBS check and reference checks in line with our Recruitment policy.

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Hollybank Trust is a Disability Confident employer. We are actively working to recruit and retain people with disabilities and long-term health conditions into our work force. If you are an applicant who has a disability, you will be offered an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the job.