Bank Support Worker

Cambian Group Plc; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recommend A Friend Bonus

Up to 28 Days Holiday

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Stakeholder Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Employee Recognition Schemes

Ongoing training and progression

CareTech Foundation grant

Job summary

CareTech Community Services in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Bank Support Worker to provide person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs. You will assist with daily living, promote independence and dignity, and help residents access activities and community resources. No previous experience?

Full training and induction provided. You will work a rota including evenings, weekends and bank holidays, with Enhanced DBS paid for by CareTech, and you’ll

Qualifications

• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis.
• Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech).
• Full training and structured induction provided.

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 of residents.
• Support activities, appointments and community access.
• Maintain accurate records and work effectively as part of a team.
• Work a rota including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

We are recruiting Bank Support Worker to join our service in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire 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 - St Agnells

A residential care service supporting adults aged 18+ in a safe, structured, and supportive environment. The service promotes independence, choice, and wellbeing through tailored, person-centred support.

St Agnells is an 8 bed home supporting people with learning disability, dementia, epilepsy and other complex care needs.

The home supports residents with different mobility needs:

• 5 residents use wheelchair, requires hoisting and support with feeding and day to day activities
• 2 residents are able to walk independently
• 1 resident uses a Zimmer frame

St Agnells house has a warm, friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Free Parking is available in site for staff.

Service User Interests

• Outings
• Activities in the community
• Visiting local day centres
• In-house activities
• Arts and crafts
• Days out (e.g. theme parks, meals out, social activities, Christmas markets)
• Holidays and short breaks
• Walks in the local park and community
• Cooking and baking to develop life skills

The Role

• 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 and bank holidays

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.

No previous experience? No problem! If you have the passion, we'll provide full training and a structured induction programme.

Requirements

• 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

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.