Bank Care and Support Worker

Hightown; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Bank Care and Support Worker to enhance the lives of individuals in their care. This role involves promoting dignity, choice, and individuality while assisting clients with personal care and daily living activities. You'll be part of a dedicated team, ensuring high standards of care and support, while also encouraging clients to engage in their communities. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the necessary qualifications, this is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and flexible working environment.

Benefits

Flexible working

Holiday pay

Training

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid DBS

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required, cost covered by the company.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Promote high values and provide personal care according to support plans.
• Assist individuals in living independently and developing social networks.
• Work as part of a team and follow policies and procedures.

Skills

Effective Communication

Personal Care

Decision Making

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Job description

Bank Care and Support Worker

Reference: FEB20248086

Expiry date: 23:59, Wed, 31st Dec 2025

Location: Hertfordshire

Benefits: Flexible working, Holiday pay, Training, Employee Assistance Programme, Paid DBS

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

People in the service

• Promote high values for people in daily practice, i.e. choice, privacy, individuality, dignity, etc. This includes providing personal care according to service users’ support plan in a sensitive manner as well as helping individuals to make decisions about their own lives by working within the guidelines of the Association’s person centred approach.
• Enable people to receive appropriate health care and advice when necessary.
• Create opportunities and enable people to develop and widen their social, educational and leisure networks.
• Assist and support people with all areas necessary for them to live independently i.e. laundry, cleaning, cooking shopping, etc.
• Be able to follow agreed support plans with the individual.
• Be able to communicate effectively, using different methods of communication according to peoples needs.
• Respect confidentiality and follow policy guidelines.

Team

• Work as part of a team, actively participating in meetings, bringing forward ideas and contributing to relevant decisions.
• Lone working when necessary.

Operational

• Follow and implement the Associations and scheme’s policies and procedures at all times.
• Carry out all administration requested in relation to the role and daily requirements.
• Carry out tasks that ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the home.
• Liaise with other professionals, as required.
• Work within the framework laid down by the CQC.
• Hightown operates a non-smoking policy. It is not permitted to smoke in any property belonging to tenants or the Association. Services Users co-operation can be sought to encourage them not to smoke whilst you are in their homes.

Requirements

• An enhanced DBS check is required for this post, Hightown will cover the cost of this.
• You must hold a full UK driving licence with access to a car. Please only apply if you have a UK driving licence.

Any other reasonable duties consistent with the responsibilities of this post as agreed with the line manager.