Bank Support Worker

Coquettrust; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading support organization seeks Bank Support Workers to provide essential assistance to people with disabilities. Responsibilities include promoting independence, supporting health and personal finance management, and engaging in community activities. Flexibility in hours is key, with opportunities for full-time and part-time roles across various locations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Support Worker or similar role is advantageous.
• Flexibility to work varying hours.
• Ability to manage health needs and liaise with professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with a range of disabilities.
• Assist with personal hygiene and medication.
• Encourage community participation and managing home tasks.

Skills

Encouraging independence

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

What does a Bank Support Worker do?:

Bank Support Workers must provide the highest standard of support at all times, meeting the needs of people we support as recorded in their care plan.

As a Support Worker you would have a varied role, supporting individuals with a range of disabilities. You would be responsible for:

• Encouraging independence
• Supporting people to participate in hobbies, activities and the community
• Supporting people to manage their health needs and liaising with health professionals.
• Supporting people to manage their own homes.
• Developing the life skills of the people we support
• Assisting with personal finances
• Support with personal hygiene
• Supporting with medication
• Providing advice and problem solving when required.

Hours:

Hours will vary, and bank employees work on a zero hour basis.

We are looking for full time and part time candidates at present.

Flexibility is advantageous!

Location:

We currently work in Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Northumberland, with vacancies across these locations.