Bank Support Worker

CareTech Group; Ashford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading social care service provider is seeking a Bank Support Worker in Ashford to provide practical and emotional care for adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs. The role involves working flexible shifts, supporting service users with daily tasks, and maintaining high standards of care. Candidates should have strong communication skills, a passion for working with vulnerable adults, and be working towards or hold an NVQ Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care. Competitive pay of £12.71 per hour is offered.

Benefits

28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme

DBS check paid before starting

Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards

Stakeholder Pension

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Free Employee Assistance Programme

FREE training to achieve qualification in Social Care

Carer progression within the company

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities, and/or mental health issues.
• Willingness to complete training for NVQ in Health and Social Care.
• Confidence to work alone or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Implement individual support plans and activities.
• Maintain communication with service users and families.
• Support with meal preparation and cleaning duties.
• Maintain accurate notes and records.
• Work as part of a team to provide high-quality care.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to keep calm under pressure

Experience with challenging behaviour

Passion for working with vulnerable adults

Flexibility in working shifts

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Bank Support Worker – Whiston House, Whiston Avenue, Bethersden, Ashford

Benefits

• Zero Hour Contract
• £12.71ph
• 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
• Stakeholder Pension
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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.
• Excellent communication skills
• 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 an 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.

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