Bank Support Worker

The Avenues Trust Group; Tonbridge; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity in the Tonbridge area is seeking Bank Support Workers to assist adults with learning disabilities and complex health needs. The role offers flexibility and the chance to make a significant impact in the community. Training is provided, making it a great opportunity for those looking to enter social care or change careers.

Benefits

Early Pay

Paid enhanced DBS

Flexible working

Paid annual leave

High quality training

Contributory pension scheme

Shopping discounts

Recommend a friend scheme

24/7 health portal access

Qualifications

• Experience in social care is not essential; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex health needs.
• Engaging in day-to-day living activities and community involvement.
• Assisting with personal care and finances.

Skills

Social Care

Communication

Job description

Avenues is a place where people smile, laugh and grow – and achieve extraordinary things.

This is an exciting time for us, as Avenues Group also now includes Autism Hampshire – a leading Hampshire based charity supporting autistic people and their families.

We are creating opportunities, challenging perceptions, enhancing choices and providing high quality services to meet the diverse needs of people on the autism spectrum.

We know that well-supported people support people well to do their very best for the people we support, and achieve our vision.

Are you are looking for your next social care role, or a change in career and a feel-good reward? If so, then we would love to hear from you!

• Bank Support Worker

• Tonbridge area

• £12.21 per hour

• 0 hour contract

• Full UK Driving license and access to own vehicle is desirable but not essential for this role

We are looking for Bank Support Workers to work with us in and across the Tonbridge area supporting adults who have Learning disabilities, Down syndrome, Alzheimer's, Dementia, Epilepsy and other complex health needs. They also enjoy going out and about in the community.

No two days are the same but your day might look like this!

• Supporting our people to be engaged in all day to day living activities, including making full use of their community and beyond.

• Supporting our people with social activities, and connecting with family and friends.

• Supporting the management of our people’s finances.

• Keeping our people’s home clean and fresh, and going shopping.

• Providing, and encouraging, personal care.

• And enjoying what you do!

Experience in social care is not essential, we provide a full range of accredited and award winning training programmes at no cost to yourself, including the Health and Social Care Diploma that will really support your career progression.

Benefits you can expect!

• Early Pay – ability to access your earnings more frequently if you wish.

• Paid enhanced DBS.

• Flexible working.

• Paid annual leave (pro rata).

• Access to high quality training that supports your career development.

• Contributory pension scheme with life assurance.

• Shopping discounts via Blue Light Card andThe Bene£itswebsite.

• Recommend a friend scheme - earn up to £500.

• Free and confidential 24/7 access to the health portal, counselling and support.

Apply now! We look forward to hearing from you.

As part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident Scheme”, candidates who declare a disability, and meet the key criteria for this role, will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at the interview stage.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.