Bank Support Worker

Priory Group; Chester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Chester is seeking a Bank Support Worker to join a compassionate team. The role involves assisting with patient care plans and supporting residents with mental health needs. Candidates should hold an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent, with empathy and resilience being crucial for success in this rewarding position. Benefits include pension enrolment and access to development opportunities.

Benefits

Pension enrolment

Access to development opportunities

Refer a friend bonus

DBS paid for

Qualifications

• Natural empathy to support others through challenges.
• Resilience to handle the demands of the job.

Responsibilities

• Assist with individual patient care plans.
• Support individual service users in planning goals.
• Facilitate and support service users in decision making.
• Maintain safety, security, and confidentiality standards.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

GCSE in English

GCSE in Maths

Job description

Bank Support Worker

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Employment Type: Bank

Location: Fern Lodge

Compensation: £12.60 / hour

Description

Fern Lodge is looking to recruit a Bank Support Worker to join the team.

Fern Lodge is located in the historic Roman city of Chester, in Cheshire. Our home is set in a suburban area of the city, off a main road, and offers residential and nursing support for 17 males and females with mental health needs.

What you'll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our resident wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. As Bank Support Worker, you will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of residents.

• Through own professional behaviour, including adhering to policies and procedures, contributes to the maintenance of safety, security and confidentiality standards.
• To undertake key working responsibility for individual service users, supporting the individual to plan goals and personal outcomes and ensure that these are comprehensively documented and reviewed. Innovation
• The role holder should have a flexible and innovative approach to their work and be able to facilitate and support service users in decision making, promoting choice and involvement at all times.
• The role holder should present the service in a positive light and should be proactive in making suggestions for how to improve the service.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

The ideal candidate will hold an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or a related area, or an equivalent or higher recognised qualification. They should also have GCSEs or an NVQ Level 2 in English and Maths. It is acknowledged that not all new recruits will have obtained the NVQ Level 2 qualification upon appointment; however, they will be expected to begin the process of attaining it within six months of joining and complete it within a specified timeframe. While experience of working in a related environment is desirable, it is not essential.

For more information about the role, you can email [e-mail].

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Pension enrolment
• Access to development opportunities
• Refer a friend bonus
• DBS paid for

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.