Bank Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is looking for a compassionate Waking Night Support Worker to join their team at Oak House. This role involves providing person-centred support to adults on the autism spectrum, delivering personal care and assisting with daily living tasks. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a caring approach, with training provided for those without prior experience. This rewarding but challenging position operates on night shifts from 8pm to 8am.

Benefits

Pension enrolment

Access to development opportunities

Refer a friend bonus

DBS paid for

Qualifications

• Experience in care or support work is desirable but not essential, training will be provided.
• Commitment to upholding professional standards, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support with daily living tasks.
• Build positive relationships with service users, families, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by sharing ideas and suggestions.

Skills

Caring and respectful approach

Strong communication skills

Ability to work flexibly

Relationship-building skills

Job description

Bank Support Worker- Waking Nights

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Employment Type: Bank

Location: Oak House

Compensation: £12.90 / hour

Description

Oak House is a residential service set back off the main road into Diss, Norfolk. We support up to six adults who are on the autism spectrum, and may have complex needs.

What you'll be doing

We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Waking Night Support Worker to join our team. In this rewarding role, you will provide the highest standard of person-centred support and care, enabling the people who use our service to live with dignity, independence, and choice.

Waking Night Support workers are key workers, and provide direct support to our service users in support them to live there best lives. 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.

You will play a vital part in helping individuals achieve their personal goals, supporting them in daily living, and empowering them to realise their potential.

Shift Hours are: 8pm to 8am.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support with daily living tasks.
• Encourage and assist participation in activities and community life.
• Support service users in achieving their personal outcomes in the way they choose.
• Maintain accurate records, care plans, charts, and daily notes.
• Build positive relationships with service users, families, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Uphold safety, security, and confidentiality in line with policies and regulations.
• Act as a key worker for individuals, helping them to set goals and track progress.
• Promote choice, independence, and involvement at all times.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by sharing ideas and suggestions.

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.

What We’re Looking For:

• A caring and respectful approach to supporting others.
• Ability to work flexibly and think innovatively.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to upholding professional standards, policies, and procedures.
• Experience in care or support work (desirable, but not essential – training provided).

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.