Support Worker/driver

3 weeks ago

Bolton, United Kingdom Unitemps Full time

Support Worker (Driver)

**Support Worker (Driver) Bolton (Weekend only)**

**Basic Salary: £11.02 per hour plus an additional £1000 per annum for the driving element of the role. Full time.**

**Role overview**

The Birtenshaw Group is recruiting Support Workers who are passionate about supporting disabled children or young adults. You will be working in a team based in one of our Children's Homes or Adult 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, as no two days are ever the same, it is rewarding and enjoyable.

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

**Contracts**

**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.

**Why work for Birtenshaw?**

The Birtenshaw staff team is highly committed and dedicated to transforming the lives of disabled people. You will be working with colleagues who are resilient, energetic, caring and who enjoy their roles.

There are clear career opportunities for advancement within a growing organisation which puts the service users at the heart of all we do.

In addition you can expect
- 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 employees are required to committed to implementing Birtenshaw Group policies and procedures to ensure the health, safety and general welfare of children and adults

A full UK driving license with no more than six points that has been held for a minimum of one year is a requirement for this role.

The Birtenshaw 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, this means that any potential employee is still required to disclose what would normally be considered a “spent” conviction.

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in confidence and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed via DBS website.

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: £11.02 per hour

Day range:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends only

Shift:

- Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Bolton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Are you aware that this is a weekend only/part time role?

**Experience**:

- support worker: 1 year (required)
- UK Driving: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- UK Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: support worker

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