Work for Us
We are always keen to recruit talented and committed
individuals to our services.
“The company helps to develop staff who strive for greatness, and I am one of the rare people in this day and age that can say; I enjoy coming to work”
Rewards and Benefits
We like to listen to what our staff want and regularly evaluate the rewards and benefits we offer. As well as competitive pay, we can also offer you the following:
- 28 days’ annual leave entitlement, pro rata (including bank holidays)
- Flexible working hours that work around your requirements
- Opportunity for overtime should you want it
- Free extensive training programme
- Opportunity to obtain a care qualification
- Support with accommodation if you are relocating
- Paid travel time in-between care visits (Domiciliary Care only)
- Paid travel expenses and mileage (Domiciliary Care only)
- Workplace pension
- Around the clock support and guidance from the management team
- Career progression opportunities
Following our latest review of rewards and benifits, we also offer:
- Childcare vouchers for working parents
- £250 recommend a friend scheme
- Support with a lease car (Domiciliary Care only)
- Enhanced payment at weekends for all staff across the service
- Night time top up payments for any sleep-in shifts
- Employee recognition award
Building a career with us
At Bedfordshire Supported Housing we believe that investing in training and developing a skilled workforce pays dividends. Our training programme reflects the skills required to maintain competence and the ability to deliver a quality service. The training that we organise very much reflects the needs of our service users. We have a blended approach to learning which consists of
e-learning, face to face, continual assessment and evidence gathering. All staff are expected to complete mandatory training prior to starting work and this is updated yearly.
Our staff are also expected to complete a wide range of training which includes but is not limited to the following;
- Care Certificate (for those new to care)
- Dementia care
- End of life care
- Diabetes management
- PEG
- The Safe-handling and management of medication
- Safeguarding and depravation of liberty
- Customer service
Our staff are encouraged to develop in terms of skills and education; our support staff are encouraged to complete QCF
Level 2 and 3 in Health and Social Care.The majority of our management team have started in junior roles and have
progressed and developed through the organisation.We believe that investing and nurturing ‘home grown’ talent fosters
the right characteristics and behaviours required for a management role in Bedfordshire Supported Housing. To enable
this we provide mentoring, access to 360 degree management assessment programmes and further education; the vast
majority of our managers have completed their QCF level 5 in Leadership and Management or are educated to degree level.
Our Vacancies
See our current opportunities and find your next career with us
RECRUITMENT OPEN DAY – 11 Jan 2020
| Location : | Bedford |
| Salary : | £8.21 – £9.75 per hour depending on experience |
| Hours : | Full Time / Part Time |
Night Warden – Accommodation Based
| Location : | Bedford |
| Salary : | £8.21 per hour depending on experience |
| Hours : | Full Time |
Senior Community Support Worker
| Location : | Bedford – with regular travel around Bedfordshire |
| Salary : | Up to £10.58 per hour – depending on experience |
| Hours : | Full Time |
Support Worker – Accommodation Based
| Location : | Bedford |
| Salary : | £8.75 per hour depending on experience |
| Hours : | Full Time |
Community Support Worker
| Location : | Bedford – with regular travel around Bedfordshire |
| Salary : | Up to £8.75 – £10.58 per hour depending on experience |
| Hours : | Full Time / Part Time |
Bank Community Support Worker
| Location : | Bedford – with regular travel around Bedfordshire |
| Salary : | £8.50 per hour – depending on experience |
| Hours : | Flexible Hours |