Bank Support Worker

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Hythe; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friend Referral Bonus

28 days holiday

DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance Program

Awards Evening

Recognition Schemes

Ongoing training with progression

CareTech Foundation grant

Job summary

CareTech Community Services Belmont in Hythe is seeking a Bank Support Worker to assist adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. This role involves flexible shifts including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins, delivering person-centred support and helping individuals achieve independent living goals.

No prior experience is required; full training and induction are provided to empower you to make a difference in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards Level 2 in Health and Social Care.
• Good communication skills and written abilities.
• Reliable, flexible and able to work in a team.

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

Caring

Patience

Communication

IT literacy

Flexibility

Education

Health & Social Care Level 2

Job description

We are recruiting a Bank Support Worker to join our service in Hythe, 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 – Belmont

Belmont is a care home which provides care and support for6 residents or in the annex supporting one gentleman on a 2:1 basis. They support people with Learning disability and Autism. They support the residents to be as independent as possible and learn everyday living skills, different activities, achieve goals and aspirations and gain confidence in themselves. They support people with various communication needs.

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.

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

Requirements

• Willingness to work towards Level 2 in Health and Social Care
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis
• 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
• 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
• 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.

Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.