Bank Support Worker

Ad Talent; Crawley; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible bank shifts

Ongoing support

Supportive organisation

Job summary

Transforming Support Sussex in Crawley is seeking a Bank Support Worker to help adults with learning disabilities live as independently as possible. You will provide person-centred support, assist with daily living, health needs and access to the community.

The role offers flexible bank shifts, ongoing support within an established supported living organisation, and the opportunity to gain additional hours around other commitments.

Qualifications

• minimum 6 months' care or support experience
• Good communication skills
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Flexibility to work bank shifts as required
• A genuine commitment to person centred support
• A reliable and responsible approach

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with everyday living and maintain their independence
• Help people make choices about routines and activities
• Support access to local community, appointments and social activities
• Provide health and medication support in line with procedures
• Assist with tenancy, finances and household responsibilities where required
• Encourage independence and positive risk taking
• Build positive relationships with the people you support, their families and other professionals
• Maintain accurate records and required documentation
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and risk management procedures
• Work closely with colleagues to provide high quality support

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Reliability

Job description

Looking for flexible support work where you can use your experience to make a genuine difference?

Transforming Support Sussex is looking for experienced Bank Support Workers to join the team in Crawley, supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs to live as independently as possible.

Bank Support Worker

Location: Horsham Road, Crawley, RH11 8PA

Salary: £14.00 per hour

Holiday Pay: 12.07% rolled up holiday pay

Contract: Bank

Experience Required: Minimum 6 months' care or support experience

Make a Real Difference

As a Bank Support Worker with Transforming Support Sussex, you will provide person centred support to adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.

The focus is on helping each individual build confidence, make their own choices and enjoy as much independence and control over their life as possible.

This is a flexible bank opportunity, ideal if you already have experience in care or support and are looking for additional hours or a role that can fit around other commitments.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting individuals with everyday living and maintaining their independence
• Helping people make choices about their routines, activities and lifestyle
• Supporting access to the local community, appointments and social activities
• Providing support with health needs and medication in line with agreed procedures
• Helping individuals manage their tenancy, finances and household responsibilities where required
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive risk taking
• Building positive relationships with the people you support, their families and other professionals
• Maintaining accurate records and completing required documentationFollowing safeguarding, health and safety and risk management procedures
• Working closely with colleagues to provide consistent, high quality support

About You

To be considered, you will need:

• At least 6 months' previous care or support experience
• A genuine commitment to person centred support
• A reliable and responsible approach
• Good communication skills
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Confidence supporting people with a range of individual and complex needs
• The ability to maintain accurate records and follow agreed support plans
• Flexibility to work bank shifts as required

Why Join Transforming Support Sussex?

You will receive:

• £14.00 per hour
• 12.07% rolled up holiday pay
• Flexible bank working
• The opportunity to gain additional hours around other commitments
• A rewarding role supporting people to live more independently
• Ongoing support within an established supported living organisation

Important Information

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

If you have at least 6 months' care or support experience and are looking for flexible Bank Support Worker opportunities in Crawley, we would love to hear from you.