Adult Support Worker (Bank)

Imap Centre Limited; Crewe; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bike to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Paid Sick Pay

Long Service Reward Scheme

Annual Leave Buy and Sell Scheme

Support to Drive Scheme

Development Pathways

Comprehensive Training Package

Christmas Saver Scheme

Enhanced Employee Assistance Package

Job summary

iMap Centre Limited in Crewe is seeking caring Bank Adult Support Workers to assist adults with learning disabilities, autism, and additional needs to live independently. You will provide flexible cover during leave, sickness, and peak periods, with holiday pay and a nightly rate top-up for waking nights.

You will help participants engage in meaningful activities, develop life skills, access the community, and achieve personal goals through person-centred support within a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• A caring, patient and compassionate approach.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and as part of a team.
• Commitment to promoting independence and inclusion.
• Experience in a support worker role is desirable but not essential; training will be provided.
• Willingness to undertake training relevant to the role.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality, person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities and autism.
• Encouraging individuals to develop independence and life skills.
• Supporting people to engage in social, recreational, and community activities.
• Assisting with personal care where required.
• Supporting individuals to manage daily routines and activities.
• Maintaining accurate records and completing relevant documentation.
• Promoting safeguarding, health and safety, and positive behaviour support practices.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, families, and professionals.

Skills

Caring and compassionate

Good communication

Teamwork and flexibility

Independence promotion

Experience not required

Willingness to train

Job description

About the Role

iMap is looking for caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Bank Adult Support Workers to join our team at the iMap Centre. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and additional support needs to live fulfilling and independent lives.

As a Bank Adult Support Worker, you will provide flexible cover to support our services during periods of annual leave, sickness, and increased demand. This role offers the opportunity to work around your availability while making a positive difference every day.

Holiday pay rolled up and paid as an additional 12.07% of your basic pay for all hours worked. This represents payment for your statutory holiday entitlement and is paid alongside your hourly rate. There is an additional £0.40 per hour for Waking Night duties.

Job Opportunity

You will support individuals to participate in a range of meaningful activities, develop life skills, access their local community, and achieve their personal goals. You will work as part of a dedicated team to provide person-centred support that promotes choice, independence, dignity, and wellbeing by:

• Providing high-quality, person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities and autism.


• Encouraging individuals to develop independence and life skills.


• Supporting people to engage in social, recreational, and community activities.


• Assisting with personal care where required.


• Supporting individuals to manage daily routines and activities.


• Maintaining accurate records and completing relevant documentation.


• Promoting safeguarding, health and safety, and positive behaviour support practices.


• Working collaboratively with colleagues, families, and professionals.

Essential Skills

• A caring, patient, and compassionate approach.


• Good communication and interpersonal skills.


• The ability to work flexibly and as part of a team.


• A commitment to promoting independence and inclusion.


• Previous experience in a support worker role is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.


• A willingness to undertake training relevant to the role.

About Company

iMap - Individuals Making Autism Positive are an established support and education provider committed to increasing the participation of children and adults with autism in all aspects of living and learning. Through understanding we will empower each individual to achieve their aspirations.

DE&I

This position is exempt from the ‘Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974’ and as such the successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced/with child/adult barred/Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

iMap Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If there is anything we can do to assist you in applying or during the interview process, please let us know.

Benefits

• Bike to Work Scheme


• Tech Scheme


• Paid Sick Pay


• Long Service Reward Scheme


• Annual Leave Buy and Sell Scheme


• Support to Drive Scheme


• Development Pathways


• Comprehensive Training Package


• Christmas Saver Scheme


• Enhanced Employee Assistance Package