Bank Support Worker - Adult Community Support

Swanton Care and Community; Dafen; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend scheme

Long service awards

Pension benefits

Employee benefits app

Career pathways

Funded qualifications

Life cover

Funded qualifications

Career pathways

Swanton Educates

Mental health first aiders

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Employee Voice

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking Bank Support Workers/Carers in Wales who are enthusiastic and compassionate. Responsibilities include providing practical assistance and promoting health for individuals with learning disabilities. The role offers various employee benefits, including a referral scheme and funded qualifications, to support career development. This is a flexible contract with 0 hours available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting people with learning disabilities is preferred.
• Must hold a valid UK driving licence.
• Enthusiastic, compassionate and committed to respecting the dignity of people supported.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical assistance and emotional support to individuals.
• Promote the health and well-being of supported individuals.
• Complete necessary records and documentation.
• Complete a range of records and documents.
• Be willing to undergo enhanced DBS checks on onboarding.

Skills

Compassion

Communication skills

Flexibility

Enthusiasm

Job description

About The Role

We're looking for Bank Support Workers/Carers who care about making every moment matter for the people we support in Wales West.

Positions: Bank Support Worker/Carers

Location: Carmarthenshire, Wales West

Hours: 0 hour contracts available.

WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP.

The Role:

• To provide practical assistance and emotional support to empower the people we support to achieve their goals and aspirations, respecting everyone’s individuality and enabling them to make appropriate choices to live the life they wish, in line with their individual support plans.
• Promote the health, well-being, physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual beliefs of the people we support and ensure they are met in an inclusive way.
• General housekeeping duties that can include shopping, domestic duties as well as elements of personal care.
• As part of the role, you will need to be able to complete a range of records and documents.
• To undertake this role, it is essential that you hold a valid UK driving licence.

About you:

Are you enthusiastic, compassionate and committed to supporting people in a way which respects their dignity?

Ideally you will have previous experience supporting people with learning disabilities, although full training will be provided. You will also need to be adaptable, flexible with excellent communication skills and able to work as part of our team.

What we can offer:

• Refer a friend scheme - we know that you will know fantastic people who will make a great contribution, you will receive £400 each time a successful referral is made *
• Above and beyond - we recognise that our staff teams do amazing things for the people we support and their teams. We award contributions for those who go the extra mile and for good inspection feedback with vouchers for high street shops and other surprises!
• Long service awards - we recognize your contribution to the team and celebrate long service
• Employee benefits app - stay connected to our community, receive discounts across everyday and luxury shops, access information about learning & development opportunities.
• Cycle to work - you can save money and get fit with our salary sacrifice scheme
• Pension - we will auto enrol you into our salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Life cover - you will be entitled to the death in service benefit.
• Funded qualifications - earn whilst you learn! we aim to develop our own talent, giving you the opportunity to develop your career with Swanton *
• Career pathways - we invest in our people and offer apprenticeships in Health and Social Care (Level 3). Earn whilst you learn has never been easier!
• Swanton Educates - we have our own training qualification centre which can further support your development
• Trained mental health first aiders - available to support you when you need someone to talk to
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - free confidential access to 24hr assistance program for counselling, advice and support
• Employee Voice - we hold regular events throughout the year to listen to your feedback about working with us

*subject to eligibility & criteria

Onboarding will include an enhanced DBS check.

About The Service

Supporting people in their own homes to live an independent life within their community.