Bank Support Worker

Dev; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Colten Care in Uxbridge is seeking Bank Support Workers to join The Old Vicarage home. The role offers flexible hours, including weekends and sleep-in duties, to support adults with tailored programmes for life skills and independence.

Applicants may be experienced Residential Support Workers or newcomers to health and social care; full training is provided. Enhanced DBS required; driving licence desirable but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills both written and verbal.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.
• Desire to develop life skills and independence for adults in care.

Responsibilities

• Support learning experiences at home and in the community.
• Develop personal and practical skills to enhance independent living.
• Encourage participation in daily activities, duties and personal care.
• Record and report key aspects of care clearly and accurately.
• Manage complex and challenging behaviour as needed.
• Be willing to undertake or have completed the Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care (Adults).
• Work shifts including weekends and bank holidays.
• Possess or be willing to obtain a valid UK driving licence for transporting adults.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Willingness to learn

Education

Level 2 Diploma Health & Social Care (Adults)

Job description

Jobs for Humanity is dedicated to building an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. Therefore, we have dedicated this job posting to individuals coming from the following communities: Refugee, Neurodivergent, Single Parent, Blind or Low Vision, Ethnic Minority, and the Previously Incarcerated. If you identify with any of the following communities do not hesitate to register, even if you feel that this particular opportunity is not the right fit for you. Company Name: Colten Care

Job Description

Bank Support Worker

Uxbridge, Middlesex

Are you currently facing a career cross-roads and would like to explore new options?

Or, are you already experienced as a Support / Care Worker?

If you have a passion for care and are now seeking a role where you can really make a positive impact on the lives of others we would love to hear from you! We currently have Bank Support Worker opportunities at our home The Old Vicarage.

About the Home

Our home The Old Vicarage is an established home based in a residential area, with 8 bedrooms, a large garden, conservatory, patio, gym and quiet room. A homely environment where each individual is supported to work towards personal independence, gain life skills and live a fulfilling life.

The home has an experienced and dedicated team, available 24 hours a day. We have developed a person-centred approach so the adultswe support can contribute to their personal development plan, by organising their own daily living within the local community.

QCQ rated Good the home is within commuting distance of Hayes, Slough, Yiewsley and surrounding areas.

About the role

As Bank Support Worker you will be offered the flexibility to choose your hours against the available shifts, these could include both weekends and sleep-in duties. This is a great opportunity to join an established team with a passion to support our adults with individually tailored programmes to develop their life skills.

This role would either suit an experienced Residential Support Worker or someone looking to start their career within the Health and Social Care Sector as full training is provided.

Following a thorough induction and training programme, your duties as a Bank Support Worker would include:

• Supporting learning experiences at home and the wider community
• Developing personal and practical skills to enhance independent living
• Encouraging participation in daily activities, domestic duties and personal care
• Reporting and recording key aspects of care
• Managing complex and challenging behaviour
• We can consider applicants with no previous industry experience and experienced Support Workers for this role, the salary will vary dependent upon experience and qualifications already obtained
• All applicants must be willing to work towards, or already hold the Level 2 Diploma is Health & Social Care (Adults)
• Applicants should have the flexibility and willingness to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays
• Keen to learn with a positive, passionate and enthusiastic approach
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to record information accurately and work inline with both industry and company guidelines
• Ideally, hold a valid UK driving licence and be willing to transport the adults in our company vehicles

Outcomes First Group are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults. All successful applicants will be subject to fully Enhanced DBS. We expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment and strive to achieve the best possible outcomes for everybody in our care. A full application form must be completed with all employment dates accurate and gaps in employment accounted for.