Bank Support Worker

CYGNET; Dacorum; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay (£14.57 per hour)

Flexible shifts

Paid training and induction

Supervision & peer support

Employee discount savings

Job summary

CYGNET's Shear Meadow in the UK is recruiting Bank Support Workers to provide cover for annual leave, sickness and training. This role offers 12-hour shifts andflexible scheduling to suit availability, with a pay rate of £13.00 per hour plus holiday allowance (£14.57 per hour).

You will support adults with learning disabilities by providing person-centered care and safeguarding in a safe environment. We value excellent communication, teamwork and genuine compassion for those we support.

Qualifications

• Experience in care or support roles is valued.
• Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and service users.
• Demonstrated empathy and patience when supporting adults.

Responsibilities

• Provide enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for people in our care.
• Offer guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
• Learn about individuals' needs and provide help in the most appropriate way.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs as required.
• Report on medical and welfare needs as required.
• Safeguard residents and maintain a safe, clean environment for all.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Empathy

DBS check

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.Shear Meadow is a community residential home providing outcome focused care for adults with learning disabilities, who may have behaviours that challenge and associated complex needs.We are currently recruiting for Bank Support Workers who are looking for flexibility and can work 12 hours shifts as and when required, to provide cover for annual leave, sickness, training, etc.As a Bank Support Worker you will encourage and enable the people we support to lead a full and happy life. We work with them to ensure they have more choice and control in their lives. We find out their strengths, abilities and preferences so that the care provided can be as person-centered and meaningful to each individual as possible.Apply now to enjoy flexibility while reaping the rewards of providing the very best care – and making a huge difference to our service users and their families.You’re day-to-day…Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our careProvide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional supportLearn about individuals’ specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate wayAssist with medical & welfare needsReport on medical & welfare needs as requiredSafeguardMaintain a safe, clean environment for allWhy Cygnet? We’ll offer you…£13.00 per hour plus holiday allowance (£14.57 per hour)Flexible shifts to suit availability and lifestylePaid training and inductionExpert supervision & peer supportEmployee discount savingsYou are…Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s livesAn excellent communicator & a good team playerSensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environmentPassionate about empowering & supporting service user independenceSuccessful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.What next?If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.Click the button to apply