Bank Support Worker

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Darlington is looking for Bank Support Workers to provide excellent care to individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs. The role involves supporting patients through enhanced care, guiding them physically and emotionally. Ideal candidates will be communicative and passionate about making a difference. Flexible shifts are available, along with employee benefits that support wellbeing.

Benefits

Employee discount savings

Flexible working with overtime opportunities

Regular coaching and appraisal

Qualifications

• Genuinely driven to make a real difference in people's lives.
• Excellent communication and team player.
• Sensitive, intuitive, with the ability to create a stimulating environment.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach.
• Provide physical and emotional support.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Empathy and support skills

Job description

We are looking for an outstanding Bank Support Workers with a passion for delivering excellent care.

You’ll have the opportunity to work bank shifts at Redlands. This is Based in Darlington, County Durham, Redlands supports individuals who are living with a learning disability and complex needs, and can also support those with associated mental or physical health needs.

We encourage and enable the individuals we support to lead a full and happy life. We work with them to ensure they have more choice and control in their lives. We find out their strengths, abilities and preferences so that the care provided can be as person-centred and meaningful to each individual as possible.

Working shifts are 7am - 7pm, 9am - 9pm, 10am - 10pm and waking nights 7pm - 7am.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy flexibility while reaping the rewards of providing the very best care – and making a huge difference to our service users and their families.

Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles, this remains under review.

Your day-to-day…

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care
• Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support
• Learn about individuals’ specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
• Assist with medical & welfare needs
• Report on medical & welfare needs as required
• Safeguard
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings

You are…

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives
• An excellent communicator & a good team player
• Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
• Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.