Vacancy for a support worker
Beds MS Therapy Centre
Role title
Support Worker
Reports to
Centre Manager
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
We are seeking to recruit a compassionate, highly organised and proactive individual to join our growing team to help ensure the smooth running of the day-to-day operations of the Centre. The Bedford MS Therapy Centre prides itself on delivery of high-quality therapies in a happy, relaxed environment to people living with long term conditions such as MS and Parkinson’s. To succeed you must have excellent communication skills, a can-do attitude, a flexible, proactive approach to getting things done
As part of the team, you will be expected to support our service users and other team members. Below is a non-exhaustive list of jobs:
· helping service users access the gym - getting on and off and setting up equipment.
· assisting service users with a therapy which involves following an individual plan placing electrodes on various parts of their body (training will be given)
· supporting staff with general admin duties
· keeping our refreshment area clean and tidy
· good interpersonal skills to help build a good rapport with our service users whilst helping serve hot drinks if required
· weekly cleaning of pool floor
Requirements:
· Good computer skills with experience using Word and Excel.
· Able to act on own initiative
· Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively within a small team or on your own
· Excellent communication skills, fluent in English and written English.
Benefits:
16 hours per week Monday to Thursday 10-2pm
£12.08 per hour (FTE based on 37.5 hours £23,556)
20 days of holiday plus 3 days between Christmas and New Year
plus bank holidays (pro rata). Holiday increases with length of employment
Contributory Pension Scheme
Free onsite parking
Please contact: Manager@mscentrebedsandnorthants.com
01234 325781