Bank Support Worker

Cygnet; Hungerford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Hungerford seeks a Bank Support Worker to offer enhanced care for individuals with learning disabilities. The role involves providing emotional support, assisting with welfare needs, and maintaining a safe environment. Candidates should be driven to make a difference and possess strong communication skills. The position offers flexible hours and pay up to £14.04 per hour including an Annual Leave Allowance.

Benefits

Employee discount savings

Flexible working with overtime

Regular coaching and appraisal

Expert supervision and peer support

Qualifications

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives.
• Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating environment.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach.
• Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Good team player

Sensitive and intuitive

Passionate about empowering independence

Job description

Overview

Pay up to £14.04 (Inclusive of 12% Annual Leave Allowance). Hours: Full time. Contract: Bank. Role: Bank Support Worker. Location: The Old Vicarage. Posted 25 Sep 2025. Closes 24 Oct 2025.

About The Old Vicarage

The Old Vicarage is a specialist residential service, supporting both men and women over 18, with learning disabilities who may have behaviours that challenge and associated complex needs. We provide specialist care and support that is tailored to individual needs, promoting independence and community integration.

Our resident profile

• Adults from the age of 18+ years
• Individuals with a primary diagnosis of learning disability accompanied with behaviours that challenge including mental illness or a forensic background
• Individuals with a secondary diagnosis of personality disorder or autism
• May have communication challenges
• May have associated complex needs
• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care
• Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support
• Learn about individuals' specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
• Assist with medical & welfare needs
• Report on medical & welfare needs as required
• Safeguard
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all
• Shifts are either 08:00 am to 02:00 pm, 02:00 pm to 08:00 pm or 08:00 pm to 08:00 am

Your day-to-day

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care
• Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support
• Learn about individuals' specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
• Assist with medical & welfare needs
• Report on medical & welfare needs as required
• Safeguard
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all
• Shifts are either 08:00 am to 02:00 pm, 02:00 pm to 08:00 pm or 08:00 pm to 08:00 am

What we’re looking for

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives
• An excellent communicator & a good team player
• Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
• Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• Up to £14.04 (Inclusive of 12% Annual Leave Allowance)
• No NVQ (£13.69), NVQ 2 (£13.80), NVQ 3 (£14.04)
• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings & "Cycle to Work" scheme

Important information

Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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