Bank Support Worker

Caretech; Lewes; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Recommend A Friend Bonus

Up to 28 Days Holiday

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Stakeholder Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Employee Recognition Schemes

Training & progression opportunities

CareTech Foundation grant

Job summary

CareTech is recruiting a Bank Support Worker for Ashring House in Ringmer, East Sussex. You will deliver person-centred support, assist with daily living skills, and help service users access their community.

The role requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins on a rota, with training provided and enhanced DBS funded by CareTech. Previous care experience is welcome, and full induction is included.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards Level 2 in Health and Social Care
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota
• Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech)
• Full training and structured induction provided

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

Patient

Communication

IT basics

Reliability

Education

Level 2 Health & Social Care

Job description

Location: Ringmer, East Sussex

Rate: £13.03 per hour

Contract: Bank/Zero Hour Contract (shift patterns days and nights)

Please note: We may be unable to support applications where Home Office visa restrictions prevent candidates from meeting the full contractual hours or requirements of the role.

Extraordinary Days, Every Day

At CareTech, we are committed to delivering Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs.

We are recruiting a Bank Support Worker to join our services in Ringmer, 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 - and truly make a difference!

About the Services – Ashring House

Ashring is a small 6 bedded house in the beautiful village of Ringmer, the community of the village are very welcoming and inviting. Ashring supports 6 service users with physical and learning disabilities.

Ashring hold in house activities for the service users such as arts and crafts as well walks weekly to local dementia club in Ringmer and enjoy using public transport for days out too.

It is very important to Ashring that staff work closely with the clients of Ashring house and support them into the community and mix with people and participate in community life.

The Role

• 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
• Drivers is desired but not essential
• 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
• Stakeholder Pension
• 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
• Innovative
• 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.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days.

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