Bank Support Worker

Busydays Daycare; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay £14.50 per hour

Flexible working hours

Supportive team

Training & development

Meaningful impact

Job summary

Busydays Daycare in Lincoln is recruiting Bank Support Workers to provide high-quality care during periods of staff absence. This flexible, zero-hours role offers shifts as required, with commitment once a shift is accepted.

Responsibilities include supporting daily activities, personal care, medication help, and promoting independence and social inclusion while maintaining records and ensuring safety. DBS checks and safeguarding procedures apply.

Qualifications

• Candidates should be caring, patient and compassionate.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team is essential.
• A reliable and flexible approach to work is needed.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and dignity.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with daily activities and individual support plans.
• Assist clients with personal care in a respectful and dignified manner.
• Provide support with medication in line with policies and training.
• Encourage independence, confidence and social inclusion.
• Assist clients to participate in activities and community-based opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records and reports as required.
• Support clients with budgeting where appropriate and authorised.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients at all times.
• Follow policies, maintain boundaries and treat clients with respect.
• Work as part of a team and communicate with colleagues, families and professionals.
• Attend training, supervision and team meetings.
• Report concerns or safeguarding issues promptly to management.

Skills

Caring nature

Patience

Good communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Confidentiality

Job description

Busydays Daycare is a Lincoln based charity providing a day service for adults with learning disabilities. Our aim is to provide a welcoming, supportive environment where individuals can develop their independence, build relationships and enjoy meaningful activities.

We are looking to recruit Bank Support Workers to join our team, providing additional cover during periods of staff sickness, annual leave and other absences. The purpose of the role is to provide high-quality support and care to clients attending our day service, promoting independence, dignity, choice and wellbeing at all times.

This is a flexible, zero-hours opportunity. Shifts will be offered as and when required, and you will be free to accept or decline individual shifts depending on your availability. Once a shift has been accepted, we expect you to fulfil that commitment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support clients with daily activities and individual support plans.
• Assist clients with personal care needs in a respectful and dignified manner.
• Provide support with medication in line with organisational policies and training.
• Encourage independence, confidence and social inclusion.
• Assist clients to participate in activities and community-based opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records and reports as required.
• Support clients with financial transactions or budgeting where appropriate and authorised.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients at all times.
• Follow organisational policies and procedures, maintaining professional boundaries and treating all clients with respect, dignity and compassion.
• Work effectively as part of a team, communicating appropriately with colleagues, families and external professionals.
• Attend relevant training, supervision and team meetings.
• Report concerns, incidents or safeguarding issues promptly to management.

What We're Looking For

• A caring, patient and compassionate nature.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A reliable and flexible approach to work.
• A commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• An understanding of dignity, respect and person-centred support.

Previous experience in a support worker or care role would be beneficial, as would knowledge of safeguarding procedures, medication training or a relevant health and social care qualification. However, these are not essential.

What We Offer

• A highly competitive hourly rate of £14.50.
• Flexible working arrangements, with no guaranteed minimum hours.
• The opportunity to work alongside a friendly and supportive team.
• Access to relevant training and development.
• An opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of adults with learning disabilities.

Additional Information

Busydays Daycare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. An enhanced DBS check and appropriate pre-employment checks will be required.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Bank Support Worker

Company: Busydays Daycare Salary: from £14.50 an hour Hours: Part-time Location: Lincoln, LN5 8EW Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 10 Nov 2026 Closing date: 10 Dec 2026

About the Role

Busydays Daycare is a Lincoln based charity providing a day service for adults with learning disabilities. Our aim is to provide a welcoming, supportive environment where individuals can develop their independence, build relationships and enjoy meaningful activities.

We are looking to recruit Bank Support Workers to join our team, providing additional cover during periods of staff sickness, annual leave and other absences. The purpose of the role is to provide high-quality support and care to clients attending our day service, promoting independence, dignity, choice and wellbeing at all times.

This is a flexible, zero-hours opportunity. Shifts will be offered as and when required, and you will be free to accept or decline individual shifts depending on your availability. Once a shift has been accepted, we expect you to fulfil that commitment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support clients with daily activities and individual support plans.
• Assist clients with personal care needs in a respectful and dignified manner.
• Provide support with medication in line with organisational policies and training.
• Encourage independence, confidence and social inclusion.
• Assist clients to participate in activities and community-based opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records and reports as required.
• Support clients with financial transactions or budgeting where appropriate and authorised.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients at all times.
• Follow organisational policies and procedures, maintaining professional boundaries and treating all clients with respect, dignity and compassion.
• Work effectively as part of a team, communicating appropriately with colleagues, families and external professionals.
• Attend relevant training, supervision and team meetings.
• Report concerns, incidents or safeguarding issues promptly to management.

What We're Looking For

• A caring, patient and compassionate nature.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A reliable and flexible approach to work.
• A commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• An understanding of dignity, respect and person-centred support.

Previous experience in a support worker or care role would be beneficial, as would knowledge of safeguarding procedures, medication training or a relevant health and social care qualification. However, these are not essential.

What We Offer

• A highly competitive hourly rate of £14.50.
• Flexible working arrangements, with no guaranteed minimum hours.
• The opportunity to work alongside a friendly and supportive team.
• Access to relevant training and development.
• An opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of adults with learning disabilities.

Additional Information

Busydays Daycare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. An enhanced DBS check and appropriate pre-employment checks will be required.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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