Bank Support Worker

Caretech; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading social care service provider in the UK is looking for dedicated individuals to support vulnerable adults in achieving ordinary lives. You will be responsible for implementing care plans and assisting with daily activities while maintaining a high standard of care. Candidates should have a Diploma in Health and Social Care or be willing to obtain one. The role includes flexible shifts, and offers a competitive hourly wage of £12.71 along with various benefits including holiday pay and training opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday pro rata

Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme

DBS check paid by employer

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Apprenticeships available

Free training for Social Care qualification

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards a Diploma in Health and Social Care.
• Passion to work with vulnerable adults.
• Desire to achieve high standards of safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Implement individual support plans and activities in a challenging environment.
• Maintain communication with service users and their families while respecting confidentiality.
• Support service users with meal preparation and household duties.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to keep calm under pressure

Experience supporting adults with challenging behaviour

Teamwork

Education

Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

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!

Roles 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.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards one.
• Experience 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.

Company Overview

CareTech Community Services Ltd is a provider of specialist social care services supporting 5,000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. 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.

Legal and Compliance

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.

Application Process

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.

Equality and Diversity

Some of our roles require male or female employees only where this is indicated; this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Compensation and Benefits

£12.71 per hour

• Zero Hour Contract
• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays – pro rata on hours worked
• Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme
• DBS check paid by Caretech prior to starting with us
• Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards
• Stakeholder Pension
• 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