Mental Health Bank Support Worker

Nightingale Hammerson; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community care organization in Watford is seeking Bank Support Workers to provide practical and emotional support to adults with learning disabilities and dementia. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities and ensuring the safety of service users. Candidates must have experience in dementia care and strong communication skills. This role offers a pay rate of £12.71 per hour with flexible shift patterns.

Benefits

Paid DBS check

Free training and qualifications in Social Care

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend bonus (up to £250)

Qualifications

• Must have experience supporting people with dementia.
• Calm under pressure and able to work independently or in a team.
• Willingness to work towards a relevant qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily living and leisure activities.
• Ensure the welfare and safety of service users and staff.
• Contribute to support plans, reports, and records.

Skills

Experience in dementia care

Strong communication skills

Calm under pressure

Ability to work independently or in a team

Experience in autism or mental health

Education

Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Bank Support Worker - Watford

Pay: £12.71 per hour
Contract: Zero Hours

CareTech Community Services is looking for Bank Support Workers with experience in dementia care to provide practical and emotional support, helping adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs, autism, dementia, or challenging behaviour live as independently as possible.

What We Offer

• £12.71 per hour + holiday pro rata
• Paid DBS check
• Free training and recognised qualifications in Social Care
• Apprenticeship opportunities
• Career progression and staff recognition schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme and pension scheme
• Refer a Friend bonus (up to £250)
• Salary / Benefits: From: £12.71 To: £12.71 per hour

The Role

• Support individuals with daily living and leisure activities
• Ensure the welfare and safety of service users and staff
• Contribute to support plans, reports, and records
• Work flexibly across shifts, including weekends, bank holidays, and potential sleep-ins

About You

• Must have experience supporting people with dementia
• Experience in learning disabilities, autism, mental health, or challenging behaviour (desirable)
• Calm under pressure and able to work independently or in a team
• Strong communication skills
• Passion for supporting vulnerable adults
• Diploma in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards one)
• An Enhanced DBS check will be required (paid for by CareTech).