Care and Support Worker

Metropolitan Thames Valley; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible bank hours

Training & development

Inclusive team

Job summary

Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) is recruiting Bank Care & Support Workers to provide high-quality assistance enabling people to live independently. You’ll work flexibly across locations, delivering person-centred care and promoting dignity and choice in daily living.

No prior care experience required if values align; we offer ongoing training, a supportive team, and flexible hours to fit your lifestyle.

Qualifications

• Have a genuine passion for supporting others.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible and willing to work a variety of shifts.
• Previous care experience is desirable, but we also welcome applications from individuals with the right values and commitment to delivering excellent support.

Responsibilities

• Providing person-centred care and support.
• Assisting with daily living activities and promoting independence.
• Supporting individuals in their homes and within the community.
• Building positive and professional relationships with those you support.
• Maintaining accurate records and following care plans.
• Working flexibly across different locations when required.

Skills

Care & Support

Communication

Empathy

Flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

Contract: Bank Salary: Hourly Rate

Make a Difference Every Day

Are you a caring, reliable, and compassionate individual looking for flexible work that fits around your lifestyle? We are looking for dedicated Care & Support Workers to join our Bank team, providing high-quality support to people who need assistance to live independently and achieve their goals.

As a Bank Care & Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in supporting individuals with their daily living needs while promoting choice, dignity, and independence.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing person-centred care and support.
• Assisting with daily living activities and promoting independence.
• Supporting individuals in their homes and within the community.
• Building positive and professional relationships with those you support.
• Maintaining accurate records and following care plans.
• Working flexibly across different locations when required.

What We’re Looking For

• Have a genuine passion for supporting others.
• Are compassionate, patient, and dependable.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Are flexible and willing to work a variety of shifts.
• Previous care experience is desirable, but we also welcome applications from individuals with the right values and commitment to delivering excellent support.

Role Requirements

This role may involve:

• Working in a variety of locations, including community settings and outdoor environments.
• Regular use of computers and telephone systems.
• Reaching, bending, kneeling, and other physical activities.
• Pushing and pulling equipment, including supporting wheelchair users.
• Light to moderate lifting duties.
• Using hoists and other lifting equipment where required.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible bank hours to suit your availability.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience across services.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Be part of a supportive and inclusive team.
• Make a genuine difference to people's lives every day.

Equality & Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and employment for candidates who require them.

Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) provides affordable homes for people living across London, the South East, the East Midlands and the East of England.

Alongside housing, MTVH delivers a range of support services, working with residents who need additional help to live independently and well. This includes specialist support for older people, mental health services and transitional services that provide intensive support to people who are marginalised or vulnerable.

MTVH is committed to building strong, thriving communities. Through training programmes, events and activities, the organisation supports residents to improve employability, build skills and access opportunities that make a meaningful difference to their lives.

In line with the MTVH 2030 strategy ? Your Home, Your Service, Your Future ? diversity, equity and inclusion are central to how MTVH works. A range of colleague networks support gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and disability, helping to create an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

These networks provide a platform for colleagues to share their views, recognise what is working well and influence improvements. By listening, learning, and working together, MTVH continues to strengthen its culture, tackle business challenges and ensure it is serving people better every day.

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