Casual Support Workers/PAs - Bath

Milestones Trust; Bath; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking charity as a Casual Support Worker in Bath, where you'll empower individuals with learning disabilities and mental health challenges to lead fulfilling lives. This role offers the chance to make a genuine difference while enjoying flexible working hours and a competitive pay structure. With comprehensive training and development opportunities, you’ll be part of a dedicated team committed to providing high-quality support. If you have a caring nature and a desire to help others, this is the perfect opportunity to enhance your skills and make a positive impact in your community.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Paid training sessions

Accrual of annual leave

Referral scheme with cash incentives

Access to earnings before payday

Qualifications

• At least 6 months’ experience as a Support Worker or studying health sciences.
• Strong communication skills and a caring, proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with personal care, cooking, and daily activities.
• Encourage independence and active participation in the community.

Skills

Communication Skills

Caring Attitude

Flexibility

Teamwork

Proactive Attitude

Education

Health Sciences (Undergraduate/Postgraduate)

Experience as Support Worker/Care Assistant

Job description

Posted Thursday 14 November 2024 at 00:00

£12.40 per hour

We understand that people want casual work for a variety of reasons, whether that’s to supplement a part-time job, whilst studying elsewhere, or as part of juggling child-care. Whatever the reason, we’re confident we can find an opportunity that suits you!

As a Casual Support Worker, you will be working with the people we support in our Learning Disability, Mental Health and/or Supported Living services to develop their independence and support them live the way that they choose.

As a member of our support team, you will be assisting people we support with their day-to-day activities such as personal care, cooking, housework, going to the shops or attending any activities they may be interested in. You will work with these individuals to encourage independence, choice and involvement in their own lives, and to promote their active participation in their chosen community.

Our supported living service in Bath is a learning disabilities service and is located in the city centre. We currently support 7 people that live there. There is no moving and handling involved but there will be regular use of stairs as part of the role.

What we offer:

Induction shifts in a named service, with full training and induction provided, paid training sessions and a competitive hourly rate – including extra pay for sleep-ins. Almost 100% of our services are rated Good or Outstanding by CQC, so you can be confident you will be working alongside some of the best teams in the West!

At Milestones Trust we recognise that without the hard work, commitment and passion of our staff, we wouldn’t be the charity that we are today. In return, we are committed to rewarding you with a competitive pay and benefits package including:

• Get paid when you want – access your money as you earn it and request your earnings before payday using Dayforce Wallet
• Accrual of annual leave as you work
• Extra pay for weekend and additional sleep-ins work
• Flexible working and the opportunity to work in many different locations to gain new skills and experience within Learning Disabilities, Mental Health and Supported Living
• Learning and development opportunities to help you to build your career, including a comprehensive induction programme, and the opportunity to undertake further qualifications
• A referral scheme with cash incentives

To apply you will:

• Have at least 6 months’ experience as a Support Worker/ Care Assistant or the equivalent in a similar setting; or currently studying health sciences subjects at undergraduate/post graduate level
• Able to commit to regular work of +20 hours per week
• Have strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with team members, the people we support and a range of stakeholders
• Be kind and caring, have a proactive attitude and willingness to be flexible and adaptable
• Be able to work on your own and as part of a team
• Be willing to learn and committed to delivering a high-quality service to the people we support
• Holding a full valid manual British driving licence is desirable but not essential

For an informal chat about the role please call Gosha Lojek, Temporary Staffing Manager, on 0117 970 9399.

Interviews will be held on an ad-hoc basis until sufficient applications have been received.

*Please note that we are shortlisting regularly for this role and you might be contacted via email if any follow-up questions are required.

*Please refer to our Refer a Friend policy for full details of eligibility and terms.

Milestones Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all the individuals that it supports, it expects the same commitment from all employees. If successful at interview an enhanced DBS check will take place. (Formerly CRB) A criminal record is not necessarily a barrier to recruitment. Committed to Equality and Diversity for all. Registered Charity No. 294377.