Bank Support Worker

Ad Talent; Croydon; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12.07% holiday pay

Job summary

Transforming Support South London is seeking a Bank Support Worker at Temple Road in Croydon to support adults with learning disabilities and complex needs in a person-centred, empowering role. You will work bank shifts, helping individuals maintain independence, safety and dignity in daily living.

The role emphasises building confidence, choice, and community involvement while delivering consistent, high-quality support in a structured team.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months' previous care or support experience.
• Commitment to person centred support.
• Reliable, respectful and confident with adults with complex needs.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Experience with learning disabilities or complex needs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with everyday living and independence.
• Help people make choices about routines, activities and lifestyle.
• Assist access to community, appointments and social activities.
• Provide support with health needs and medications.
• Assist tenancy, finances and household responsibilities as needed.
• Build positive relationships with individuals, families and professionals.
• Encourage independence and positive risk taking.
• 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

Care experience

Reliability

Communication skills

Teamwork

Person-centred approach

Safeguarding awareness

Right to work in the UK

Flexibility for bank work

Experience with learning disabilities

Job description

Bank Support Worker, £14.00 per hour, Croydon. Person centred support role with 12.07% rolled up holiday pay.

Male Bank Support Worker

Salary: £14.00 per hour Location: Temple Road, Croydon, CR0 1HU

Hours: Bank hours, offered in line with service requirements

Working Pattern: Bank shifts

Holiday Pay: 12.07% rolled up holiday pay

Support People to Live with Greater Independence

Are you an experienced Support Worker looking for bank work where you can make a genuine difference to the people you support?

Transforming Support South London is looking for an experienced Bank Support Worker to join the team at Temple Road in Croydon, supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.

This is a person centred role focused on helping each individual make choices, build confidence and maintain as much independence and control over their own life as possible.

Transforming Support provides person centred supported living and outreach services for adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs across the UK.

The Role

As a Bank Support Worker, you will provide safe, consistent and respectful support tailored to each individual and their needs.

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
• Building positive relationships with the people you support, their families and other professionals
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive risk taking
• Maintaining accurate support records and completing required documentation
• Following safeguarding, health and safety and risk management procedures
• Working closely with colleagues to provide consistent, high quality support

You will help ensure that each person is treated with dignity and respect while being supported to make their own choices and take an active part in their community.

About You

You will need at least 6 months' previous care or support experience and a genuine commitment to person centred support.

You will be reliable, respectful and confident supporting adults with a range of individual and complex needs.

You will ideally bring:

• At least 6 months' previous care or support experience
• A genuine commitment to promoting independence, dignity and choice
• A reliable and responsible approach to work
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Confidence supporting people with learning disabilities or complex needs
• The ability to maintain accurate records and follow agreed support plans
• A calm, respectful and person centred approach
• Good awareness of safeguarding, confidentiality and health and safety
• The flexibility required for bank work
• The right to work in the UK
• Previous experience within supported living would be particularly useful.

Why Join Transforming Support South London?

This is an opportunity to use your experience in a meaningful bank role within an established supported living organisation.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Support people to live more independently and make their own choices
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