Bank Support Worker

Nightingale Hammerson; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading social care provider in the UK is seeking Bank Support Workers in King's Lynn. The role involves providing practical and emotional care to adults with challenges. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and a relevant diploma. Flexible shifts are required including weekends and sleep-ins. Competitive pay of £12.71 per hour is offered with various benefits including training and career progression.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme

Free training to achieve qualification in Social Care

Employee Assistance Programme

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Positive and friendly attitude towards care.
• Commitment to safeguarding vulnerable adults.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Implement individual support plans and activities.
• Prepare meals and manage cleaning duties.
• Maintain accurate notes and records.

Skills

Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour

Excellent communication skills

Ability to keep calm under pressure

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Education

Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

BANK SUPPORT WORKERS - The Mallards, Kings Lynn, Norfolk

Benefits

• £11.94 ph
• Zero hour Contract
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays based on hours worked
• Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards
• Dedicated learning & development programmes.
• We offer Apprenticeships to those with less experience looking to join the Care Sector
• We provide FREE training to achieve qualification in Social Care.
• Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics
• DBS check paid by Caretech prior to starting with us.
• Refer a Friend Reward Scheme – earn up to £250 per referral!
• Stakeholder Pension
• Share Save Scheme
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee recognition schemes
• Carer progression within the company.
• CareTech Foundation – Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grants.

The Role

We are providing individuals with practical and emotional care, enabling them to lead as ordinary life as they can achieve. To help them achieve this you will need to be flexible, as you are required to work shifts including bank holidays, weekends and potential sleep ins.

If your best traits are positivity, friendliness and innovation then this job is for you!

Main duties and responsibilities

• To participate in the day to day implementation of the individual’s support plans and activities within a challenging environment
• To maintain effective communication and liaise with the service users, families and other staff members whilst respecting appropriate confidentiality
• To prepare meals, do cleaning and laundry duties
• To maintain accurate notes and records when required
• To work as part of a team to provide high quality care
• Personal care is required.

Personal Characteristics

• Diploma in Health and Social Care or be willing to work towards one.
• Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and/or mental health issues.
• The ability to keep calm under pressure.
• The confidence to work alone or as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills
• The passion to work with vulnerable adults
• The desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding.

The Organisation

CareTech Community Services Ltd is a provider of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for people to live in community settings with learning disabilities, severe physical disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder, challenging behaviour, mental health, forensic needs and acquired brain injury within a range of settings including, supported living services, shared housing, residential services and outreach. We encourage people to take control of their lives – this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence.

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment, the disclosure expense will be met by the employer.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact every applicant. We will be in touch 7-10 days after receipt of your CV if progressing your application to the next stage.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES

Salary / Benefits:From: £12.71 To: £12.71 per hour