Bank Support Worker

Priory Group; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Weston-super-Mare is looking for a Bank Support Worker to assist in providing residential support to adults on the autism spectrum or with learning disabilities. The role involves contributing to individual care plans and being part of a compassionate team focused on resident wellbeing. Applicants should possess NVQ2 qualifications in Health & Social Care or related fields. Opportunities for growth and training are provided.

Benefits

Pension enrolment

Access to development opportunities

Refer a friend bonus

DBS paid for

Qualifications

• Experience working in a related environment is desirable.
• Willingness to attain NVQ2 qualification within six months.

Responsibilities

• Assist with individual patient care plans.
• Support service users in planning goals and outcomes.
• Ensure safety, security, and confidentiality standards.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Education

NVQ2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent

GCSE or NVQ2 in English and Maths

Job description

Bank Support Worker

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Employment Type: Bank

Location: Cherrywood House

Compensation: £13.20 / hour

Description

Cherry Wood House is looking to recruit a Bank Support Worker to join the team. This is a Bank role.

Cherrywood House is located in Weston-super-Mare, in North Somerset. Our home offers residential support to 11 adults who are on the autism spectrum or have a learning disability.

Set in its own grounds surrounded in woodland, the service is located in a quiet neighbourhood, within easy reach of the beach and local amenities.

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.

NVQ2 in Health & Social Care or related area or equivalent or higher recognised qualification. GCSE or NVQ2 in English and Maths. N.B. It is not anticipated that all new recruits to the role will have NVQ2 qualification but will commence the attainment process within six months of joining and will have a specific time period in which to qualify.

Experience of 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

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