Bank Support Worker

GreenSquare Group; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

GreenSquareAccord is seeking a Support Worker to help adults with mental health conditions live independently. This role involves building relationships with residents, assisting with daily routines, and providing support in a caring environment. Candidates should be able to communicate effectively and be empathetic, making a real difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Annual holiday entitlement

Defined contribution pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Experience in care environment preferred but not essential.
• Warm-hearted, friendly manner with patience and good communication.
• Open and honest character, respectful of diversity.

Responsibilities

• Build open relationships with residents.
• Support residents with daily routines and personal care.
• Accurately report and record work activities.

Skills

Good Communication

Patience

Kindness

Education

Experience in Care Environment

Job description

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Hourly rate - £11.84ph

Contract type - Permanent

Working hours - bank flexible contracts available, shifts between Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm

(Please note we do notoffer sponsorship)

About us

GreenSquareAccord is one of the biggest social housing and care providers in England, we provide care and support to some of the most vulnerable people in society. This includes older people`s residential care, Specialist dementia care, Mental health nursing and supported housing for people with learning disabilities, with over 25 years` experience in over 100 care schemes, providing three million hours of care each year - GreenSquareAccord provides a hugely rewarding place to work

About the Service

This service aims to support adults with mental health conditions to live the life they want as independently as possible.

In your new role as Support Worker, you will:

• Build relationships with Residents, which are open and two way
• Support Residents to undertake their daily routines
• Establish methods of communication with residents, reducing barriers when necessary
• Accurately report and/or record work activities
• Support with activities of daily living & personal care
• Assist residents with mealtimes where necessary.

As Support Worker, you will ideally have:

• Experience working within a Care environment (Advantageous but not essential as full induction training will be given)
• A warm hearted, friendly manner, patience, kindness and good communication, a willingness to help others, requiring patience
• An open and honest character, respectful and celebrate diversity, connect with colleagues and residents to celebrate uniqueness
• The ability to be a natural care giver and someone who can communicate in an open and honest manner with your colleagues, residents and their visitors

Our purpose

We are proud to be able to support tens of thousands of people across England by providing affordable housing and care to help people live independently.

Our focus is on building better lives. Everything we do is about people - whether that`s providing a good quality, safe home or providing care which helps someone to live an independent life.

Our colleagues live and breathe this social purpose and we need great people, with skills across a range of disciplines, to make this happen.

Working for GreenSquareAccord gives you the chance to bring your skills and expertise and make a real difference. It doesn`t matter which role you are considering applying for, your work will help thousands of people build a better life.

The GSA Way

We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. To help us make a difference, together, we created the GSA Way.

A culture we commit to, aspire to, and live and breathe. Commitments and behaviours which together make our organisation what it is.

Our five core commitments are:

• We believe our customer is everything
• We are one team
• We are supportive and caring
• We are business-minded for social purpose
• We are curious and ambitious.

You can read more about the GSA Way in our recruitment pack.

In support and recognition of our colleagues who will help us deliver our employer strategy, we offer a fantastic benefits package. This includes; annual holiday entitlement (plus statutory bank holidays); a defined contribution pension scheme; trust based flexible working and a Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

How to apply

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It is also recommended that you make your current Line Manager aware of any roles you are applying for within the organisation.

All individuals who apply to work at GreenSquareAccord are considered on their merits in line with our Diversity and Inclusion strategy and policy.

GreenSquareAccord are a Disability Confident Employer therefore we actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and try to provide access, adjustments, equipment or other practical support where required. All applicants with a disability who meet the `essential eligibility criteria` for the role, as detailed in the job description, are guaranteed an interview.

If you need any assistance, adjustments or adaptations throughout our selection processes please let us know.

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