Bank Support Worker

PetroQuest Energy LLC; Bristol; On-site; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Bank Support Worker to provide essential support to a young man in his home. This role involves assisting with personal care, meal preparation, and engaging in activities that promote independence and wellbeing. The ideal candidate will have a caring nature, a willingness to learn about autism, and the ability to build positive relationships. With flexible working hours and a range of training opportunities, this position offers a rewarding chance to make a meaningful difference in someone's life while enjoying competitive pay and generous benefits.

Benefits

5.6 weeks holiday per year

Company pension scheme

Cash Back Health Plan

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing and support tools

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and undertake training in person and online.
• Experience in health and social care and autism is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support with personal care and attend activities.
• Engage with the client using their communication style.

Skills

Caring nature

Ability to build positive relationships

Motivation to learn new skills

Ability to work in partnership with family

Creative approach

Respect for client autonomy

Education

Experience in health and social care

Experience in autism and learning difficulties

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking to recruit on behalf of a young man living in his own home who is supported by a team of dedicated support workers. This young man requires 24/7 support to enable him to live the life he chooses while also maintaining his wellbeing and independence within his local community. His family are very close by and offer their support to the team.

Duties will include but are not limited to the following:

1. Supporting with personal care
2. Supporting to attend activities
3. Supporting with general cleaning of the home
4. Preparing meals
5. Supporting the client to go shopping
6. Learning the client’s communication style and engaging with him this way
7. Administration of medication
8. Ensuring the client’s choice is promoted

We are looking for a Bank Support Worker who is available to support for flexible hours per week. Flexibility to cover additional hours as required is preferred. Working days are flexible to meet the requirements of our client.

A range of training opportunities will be available, particularly highly personalised training in order that excellent person-centred support can be provided. Public holidays will be paid at time and a half. There are a range of shifts available, including weekday shifts, weekends, and sleep nights available.

Sleeping nights rate is £11.44

ABOUT YOU

Desirable Qualities and Essential Qualities:

1. A willingness to learn and undertake training both in person and online (E)
2. A caring nature and able to build positive relationships with the client (E)
3. To be motivated to learn new skills in relation to autism and communication (E)
4. To be able to lone work for long hours but to also work with the wider team (E)
5. An ability to work in partnership with the family (E)
6. A creative approach to help the client’s life be fulfilled (E)
7. Able to respect the client’s autonomy and ability to make choices (E)
8. Experience in health and social care (D)
9. Experience in autism and learning difficulties (D)
10. Experience of working in the client’s home (D)
11. Experience of non-verbal communication (D)
12. Experience of working with PBS plans and de-escalation techniques (D)

BENEFITS

In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive rate of pay in addition to:

• 5.6 weeks holiday per year (pro-rata for part-time positions)
• Company pension scheme after 3 months’ service, subject to the scheme rules
• Opportunity to join our Cash Back Health Plan, after successful completion of the probation period
• Free training and development for all roles
• Access to wellbeing and support tools

And so much more!

SAFER RECRUITMENT

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and are exempt from the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. As part of our Safer Recruitment practices, any offer of employment will be conditional pending receipt of two satisfactory references (see our Safer Recruitment Policy for more information).

SAFEGUARDING COMMITMENT

Solo Support Services recognises that everyone has the right to be safe from abuse and neglect. We will actively promote the safety, health and well-being of everyone in our care by fostering an honest, open, caring and supportive climate within the organisation. We believe that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and promote accessibility and inclusivity for all. Solo Support Services is committed to the recruitment and promotion of all on the basis of ability and suitability for the role irrespective of disability, race, gender, health, social class, sexual preference, marital status, nationality, religion, employment status or age. Our organisation is committed to treating your application fairly on these grounds.

Please be advised that decisions regarding applications and employment are made in conjunction with our client. Therefore, applications will be shared with them for consideration. We will anonymise all information provided to us to ensure your data is kept confidential prior to an offer of interview. You can view our privacy policy on our website.