Support Worker - BANK

Priory Group; Stroud; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider near Stroud is looking for Bank Healthcare Assistants. This role offers a zero-hour contract providing flexibility while supporting young females with mental health difficulties in a safe and nurturing environment. Candidates will need excellent interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Benefits include free parking, 25 days annual leave, and access to development opportunities.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

25 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym membership

Access to development opportunities

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Qualifications

• Natural empathy to support others through challenges.
• Ability to work on your own and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support young people experiencing mental health difficulties.
• Engage individuals with meaningful community activities.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Empathy and understanding

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Understanding of policies and procedures

Anticipation and response skills

Verbal and written English competence

Job description

Description

The Lighthouse is looking to recruit Bank Healthcare Assistants to join the team. This is a zero hour contract which offers flexibility. Located just outside of Stroud town centre in Gloucestershire, The Lighthouse is a 5-bedded home for females aged between 13 and 18 years, experiencing mental health difficulties. This provision is part of Priory’s transitional living services, offering individuals the best possible care in their recovery journey.

The Lighthouse is a large detached house, which offers a viable alternative to a hospital or secure setting. It achieves this through a high ratio of care, which enables a robust and proactive approach to risk management, whilst supporting people to engage with meaningful activity in the community. Our aim is to ensure that the young people we invest in, have the best individually tailored residential experience, in a safe and homely environment.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a caring nature
• Empathy, understanding and patience
• Ability to work on your own and as part of a team
• Ability to understand and follow policies and procedure
• The ability to anticipate and respond to challenges
• Competent in verbal and written English

Job Benefits

• To be considered for this role, we require you to have the right to work in the UK.
• Free on-site parking
• 25 days annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
• Access to development opportunities
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses