Bank Support Worker

CareTech Group; Ashford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in social care services is seeking a Bank Support Worker to provide practical and emotional support to vulnerable adults. The role involves working flexible shifts, including bank holidays, and requires candidates with an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or a willingness to pursue it. Benefits include extensive training, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for progression within the care sector.

Benefits

28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme

DBS check paid by Caretech

Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards

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Free Employee Assistance Programme

FREE training to achieve qualification in Social Care

Carer progression within the company

Apprenticeship opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities, or mental health issues.
• Willingness to work towards NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
• Commitment to achieving high standards of safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the implementation of individual support plans.
• Maintain effective communication with service users and families.
• Support service users with meals, laundry, cleaning, and social events.
• Maintain accurate records and notes as required.
• Work as part of a team to provide high-quality care.

Skills

Flexibility

Positivity

Friendliness

Innovation

Ability to keep calm under pressure

Confidence to work alone or in a team

Passion for working with vulnerable adults

Education

Diploma in Health and Social Care NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

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BANK SUPPORT WORKER - Whiston House, Whiston Avenue, Bethersden, Ashford

28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme

DBS check paid by Caretech prior to starting with us.

Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards

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Free Employee Assistance Programme

We offer Apprenticeships to those with less experience looking to join the Care Sector

We provide FREE training to achieve qualification in Social Care.

Carer progression within the company.

The Role:

We are providing individuals with practical and emotional care, enabling them to lead as ordinary life as they can achieve. To help them achieve this you will need to be flexible as you are required to work shifts including bank holidays, weekends and potential sleep ins.

If your best traits are positivity, friendliness and innovation then this job is for you!

Main duties and responsibilities:

To participate in the day to day implementation of individual support plans and activities within a challenging environment.

To maintain effective communication and liaison with service users, families and others whilst respecting appropriate confidentiality.

To support service users with the preparation of Meals, Laundry duties, cleaning and social events.

To maintain accurate notes and records as and when required.

To work as part of a team to provide high quality care.

Personal Characteristics:

Diploma in Health and Social Care NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent or be willing to work towards one.

Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and/or mental health issues.

The ability to keep calm under pressure.

The confidence to work alone or as part of a team.

The passion to work with vulnerable adults

The desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding.

The Organisation:

CareTech Community Services Ltd is a provider of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for people to live in community settings with learning disabilities, severe physical disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder, challenging behaviour, mental health, forensic needs and acquired brain injury within a range of settings including, supported living services, shared housing, residential services and outreach. We encourage people to take control of their lives - this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence.

Successful candidates will be required to complete a enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment, the disclosure expense will be met by the employer.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact every applicant. We will be in touch 7-10 days after receipt of your CV if progressing your application to the next stage.