Bank Support Worker

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Folkestone seeks a Bank Support Worker to join a compassionate team. The role focuses on supporting residents with care plans, personal needs, and daily tasks. Ideal candidates will have an NVQ2 or be working towards one in Health and Social Care, demonstrating empathy and resilience. The position offers a competitive rate of £12.90 per hour and various career development opportunities.

Benefits

Pension enrolment

Access to development opportunities

Refer a friend bonus

DBS paid for

Qualifications

• Candidate should have or be working towards NVQ2 in Health and Social Care.
• Experience in a related environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with personal care and daily living tasks.
• Update person-centred support & care plans.
• Maintain professional relationships with residents and stakeholders.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Communication

Education

NVQ2 in Health and Social Care or related area

GCSEs or NVQ2 in English and Maths

Job description

Bank Support Worker

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Employment Type: Bank

Location: Laburnum House

Compensation: £12.90 / hour

Description

Priory Laburnum House is looking to recruit a Bank Support Worker to join the team. Laburnum House is situated in Folkestone, in Kent. It offers residential support for six males and females who have a primary learning disability diagnosis, including people who are autistic. The home is ideally placed on a residential street near the town centre.

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.

• Ensure that the people who use our service have any personal needs or requirements met; including personal care, participation in activities and support with daily living tasks. 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.

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 have, or be working towards, an NVQ2 in Health and Social Care or a related area, along with GCSEs or NVQ2 in English and Maths. New recruits without NVQ2 will be expected to begin working towards the qualification within six months of joining. Experience 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

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