Bank Support Worker

Cygnet Health Care; Hungerford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Hungerford is seeking confident Bank Support Workers to join their team. You will support adults with learning disabilities, offering tailored care and promoting independence. The role provides flexible hours to fit your schedule. Ideal candidates are passionate about making a difference and possess excellent communication skills. Enjoy competitive pay and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Up to £14.04 per hour

Flexible working hours

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support.
• Learn about individuals' specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way.
• Assist with medical & welfare needs.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Sensitive and intuitive

Passionate about user support

Job description

We are looking for confident Bank Support Workers with a passion for delivering outstanding care to join our team at 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.This role offers flexibility to choose shifts/hours that suit you!Our resident profile:Adults from the age of 18+ yearsIndividuals with a primary diagnosis of learning disability accompanied with behaviours that challenge including mental illness or a forensic backgroundIndividuals with a secondary diagnosis of personality disorder or autismMay have communication challengesMay have associated complex needs

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job responsibilities

We are looking for confidentBank Support Workerswith a passion for delivering outstanding care to join our team at The Old Vicarage.

The Old Vicarageis 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.

This role offers flexibility to choose shifts/hours that suit you!

• 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

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Up to £14.04 (Inclusive of 12% Annual Leave Allowance)
• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

You are

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples 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

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

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.