Bank Support Worker

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Hanley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend Bonus

Up to 28 Days Holiday

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Stakeholder Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards

Job summary

CareTech is recruiting a Support Worker in Hanley to provide person-centred assistance to adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. You will help with daily living skills, engage in activities, and support community access in a residential service.

The role requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends and sleep-ins, with full DBS processing provided. No formal care qualification is required at entry, but willingness to progress is essential.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards Level 2 in Health and Social Care.
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis.
• Drivers desirable but not essential.
• Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech).

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred support in line with individual support plans.
• Assist with daily living skills and personal care where required.
• Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing.
• Support activities, appointments, and community access.
• Maintain accurate records and work effectively as part of a team.
• Work a rota including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Basic IT skills

Written abilities

Education

Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Bank Support Worker Location: Hanley Rate: £12.79 per hour Permanent | Bank | 0 hours per week days and night shifts Please note: We may be unable to support applications where Home Office visa restrictions prevent candidates from meeting the full contractual hours or requirements of the role.

Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs.

We are recruiting Support Workers to join our service in Stoke-on-Trent, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs.

Whether you’re new to care or experienced, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career

• any truly make a difference!

About the Service

• Hanley DCA Hollies is a 21-bed residential service located in Hanley Stoke on Trent.

We support adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental Health who enjoy a wide range of hobbies from Bowling and Swimming to Dance and Music., There is easy access to public transport and it is close to local shops.

Service User Interests

The people we support enjoy a wide range of activities, and Support Workers play a vital role in enabling these experiences, including: Arts and crafts Days out such as Theme Parks, Meals out, Social activities, Christmas markets etc.

Holidays and short breaks

Walks in the local park and community

Cooking and baking to develop life skills

The Role You will:

• Deliver person-centred support in line with individual support plans
• Assist with daily living skills and personal care where required
• Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing
• Support activities, appointments, and community access
• Maintain accurate records and work effectively as part of a team
• Work a rota including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking people who are caring, patient, and respectful, with a positive and resilient approach.

You should be confident working independently and within a team, have good communication skills, basic IT and written abilities, and be flexible and reliable.

Requirements

• Willingness to work towards Level 2 in Health and Social Care
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis
• Drivers desirable but not essential
• Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech)

What We Offer

• Recommend A Friend Bonus
• Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Free DBS Check
• Blue Light Card
• Stakeholder Pension
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards
• Evening Employee Recognition Schemes
• Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level CareTech Foundation
• Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grant

Our Values

Friendly Positive Innovative Empowering Person-Centred

friendly, empowering organisation committed to person-centred support and creating Extraordinary Days, Every Day.

About CareTech

Founded in 1993, CareTech is one of the largest and most reputable specialist social care and special education needs providers across the UK. The Group has a track record of more than 30 years, delivering high quality, person-centred care to those with complex needs.

The Group was founded by brother Haroon and Farouq Sheikh, who continue to lead CareTech today, providing continuity of leadership, long term stability and a deep personal commitment to the people we support.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days.

Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. Strictly no agencies Hanley

Support Worker [SYS-27081]

Support Worker [SYS-27081]

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