Bank Support Worker

Caretech; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education provider in Bournemouth is seeking Bank Support Workers to assist young people with high-functioning autism and complex needs. Responsibilities include supporting life skills, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and creating a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates must have strong communication skills, a passion for improving lives, and a clean UK driving license. This full-time position offers an hourly rate of £12.36 pre probation and £12.74 post probation.

Qualifications

• Must hold a clean Full UK Driving License.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Active listening skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist young people in developing life skills, qualifications, and confidence.
• Provide a supportive and nurturing environment.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Act as a positive role model.
• Facilitate daily living tasks ensuring safety.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Flexible approach to shift work

Genuine passion for improving the lives of young people

Mature, calm demeanour

Job description

Location: Wing College, Bournemouth

Contract: Full Time

Role Type: Permanent

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Hourly Rate: £12.36 pre probation – £12.74 per hour post probation

Closing Date: Friday 5 December 2025

Role: Bank Support Worker (Days and Nights)

Wing College are recruiting now for experienced Bank Support Workers to join their growing team.

Cambian Wing College is a specialist further education college offering both day and 38‑52 week residential placements. We provide holistic education for young people aged 16‑25 years, with high‑functioning autism and complex needs. Many of our students can display challenging behaviour and may also suffer with mental health conditions that impact their ability to achieve their potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist young people in developing life skills, qualifications, and confidence.
• Provide a supportive and nurturing environment that promotes individual growth.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver personalised care plans.
• Act as a positive role model while engaging young people in educational and social activities.
• Facilitate and support daily living tasks and routines, ensuring safety and well-being.

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Genuine passion for improving the lives of young people.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Flexible approach to shift work, adapting to varying scheduling needs.
• Mature, calm demeanour with active listening skills.
• Must hold a clean Full UK Driving License.

Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding

Cambian pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities Employer. And we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

If you want to learn from and work with a highly specialist, incredibly proud and integrated team that unlocks the potential of young people who will challenge you, stand up to you, then trust you and ultimately move forward because of you, then please talk to us. We’d love to help you move forward too.

Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.