Bank Support Worker

Priory Group; Greatstone on Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a compassionate Bank Support Worker for their residential service in Greatstone. The role involves supporting individuals with autism and learning disabilities, helping them achieve their personal goals and maintain their wellbeing. Candidates must possess an NVQ2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent, along with interpersonal skills and resilience. Competitive hourly rate of £12.90 offers ample development opportunities.

Benefits

Pension enrolment

Access to development opportunities

Refer a friend bonus

DBS paid for

Qualifications

• NVQ2 qualification process must begin within six months of joining.
• Experience in a related environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support residents in achieving their outcomes and goals.
• Maintain professional relationships and document care plans.
• Assist with individual care plans and daily activities.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Interpersonal skills

Education

NVQ2 in Health & Social Care

GCSEs or NVQ2 in English and Maths

Job description

Bank Support Worker

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Employment Type: Bank

Location: Seabreezes

Compensation: £12.90 / hour

Description

Seabreezes is looking to recruit a bank support worker to join the team.

Seabreezes is a residential service, which is situated within the market town of New Romney, Kent. The home supports six males and females who are autistic or have a learning disability. We are on a private housing estate, 150 metres from Greatstone Beach, with two miles of sandy shoreline.

What you'll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our residents wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. As a 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.

• To support people who use our service in achieving their outcomes in the way that they choose.
• Complete daily administration including updating person centred support & care plans, updating charts and completing accurate daily notes.
• Maintains professional relationships whilst developing a good rapport with the people who use our service, their family, colleagues, visitors and other stakeholders.
• 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.

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.

An NVQ2 in Health & Social Care, a related area, or an equivalent or higher recognised qualification is required, along with GCSEs or NVQ2 qualifications in English and Maths. While it is not expected that all new recruits will have already attained the NVQ2 qualification, they must begin the qualification process within six months of joining and complete it within a specified timeframe. Additionally, experience working in a related environment is desirable.

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