Bank Support Worker

PrimeLife Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused care provider in Leicester is seeking a dedicated Bank Support Worker to provide dignified support to residents with mental health conditions. This role offers competitive hourly rates and the opportunity for professional development. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a caring nature, patience, and respect for individual abilities, with full training provided for those without prior experience.

Benefits

Hourly rates from £12.45 to £12.80

Opportunities for learning and progression

Fully funded DBS

Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme

Refer a Friend scheme up to £250

Qualifications

• Genuine caring nature and a desire to make a real difference for residents.
• Prior experience as a Support Worker or Care Assistant is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing respectful and dignified support to residents.
• Encouraging residents to achieve the highest possible quality of life.
• Providing companionship and emotional support.
• Assisting with personal care and day-to-day activities.
• Promoting resident independence during meals.
• Working with other professionals to provide individualised care.

Skills

Caring nature

Patience

Understanding

Respect for individual abilities

Job description

Make a difference every day and give back to your community!

Prime Life are on the lookout for passionate and dedicated care professionals to join our friendly team as a Support Worker, on a bank basis. At present, we have several vacancies available and are keen to meet with candidates as soon as possible for interviews.

This role will be based at Island Place in the Braunstone area of Leicester. The home has been specially designed to cater to the every need of 39 residents, living with a range of mental health conditions that require dignified support from our caring team. It is essential that candidates for this role are therefore patient, understanding and respectful of our resident’s individual abilities.

Benefits of becoming our Bank Support Worker

• Hourly rates of pay ranging from £12.45 to £12.80 per hour dependent upon qualification level
• Opportunities to learn and progress with the support of our dedicated Quality Matters team
• Fully funded DBSComprehensive Holiday Pay scheme that rewards you for your commitment to care
• Fantastic Refer a Friend scheme, offering up to £250 per successful candidate!

Responsibilities of our Bank Support Worker include

• Providing respectful and dignified support to residents
• Encouraging residents to achieve the highest possible quality of life that is right for them
• Providing companionship whilst giving emotional and practical support
• Assisting residents to participate in any decisions relating to their daily living arrangements
• Helping residents with day to day activities such as: assisting with personal care, recreational activities, accompanying residents outside of the home etc
• Promoting resident independence in the preparation of food and/or at mealtimes
• Working with other professionals to provide individualised care and development plans

What we’re looking for in our Bank Support Worker

To be successful within this role, you will have a genuine caring nature and a desire to make a real difference for our residents. Though prior experience as a Support worker or Care Assistant is desirable, this is not essential as full training is provided. Typically, our residents live with mental health conditions, learning disabilities and physical disabilities that require dignified support from our care team. It is essential that candidates for this role are therefore patient, understanding and respectful of our resident’s individual abilities.

If you feel have the skills and experience to become our Bank Support Worker please click ‘apply’ today, and we’ll ensure to be in touch!