Bank Support Worker
Benefits:
1. £11.94ph
2. Zero Hour Contract
3. 28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays based on hours worked
4. Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme
5. Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards
6. Dedicated learning & development programmes.
7. We offer Apprenticeships to those with less experience looking to join the Care Sector
8. We provide FREE training to achieve qualification in Social Care.
9. Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics
10. DBS check paid by Caretech prior to starting with us.
11. Refer a Friend Reward Scheme – earn up to £250 per referral!
12. Stakeholder Pension
13. Share Save Scheme
14. Free Employee Assistance Programme
15. Annual Employee Awards Evening
16. Employee recognition schemes
17. Carer progression within the company.
18. CareTech Foundation – Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grants.
Main duties and responsibilities:
1. To enjoy and to support Service User (SU) with doing Muppet Shows.
2. To be creative in regards to arts and crafts.
3. To enjoy going for walks to the park.
4. To support a SU with complex needs and around their behaviour.
5. Being able to notice the signs before behaviour escalates and to use distraction techniques as per SU Positive Behaviour Plan.
6. To participate in day-to-day support with the individual.
7. To support SU with day-to-day tasks.
8. To maintain effective communication and liaison with service user, management, family, and others whilst respecting appropriate confidentiality.
9. To support service users with the preparation of meals, laundry duties, cleaning, and social events.
10. To maintain accurate notes and records as and when required.
11. To work as part of a team to provide high-quality care.
12. To support SU with singing and dancing.
13. Personal Care support (bathing, showering; toileting).
14. Support with community-based activities (swimming, bowling, Zumba, gym, shopping, cycling, cinema, etc.).
15. Support around challenging behaviour, being aware of the triggers.
Personal Characteristics:
1. Being familiar or willing to learn about Muppets from Sesame Street.
2. Having basic computer skills.
3. Willing to play on musical instruments together with the SU.
4. Diploma (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care or be willing to work towards one.
5. Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, autism spectrum, epilepsy, learning disabilities and/or mental health issues.
6. Awareness of Positive Behaviour Approach.
7. The ability to keep calm under pressure.
8. Excellent communication skills.
9. The passion to work with vulnerable adults.
10. The desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding.
11. Working knowledge of PBS approach.
12. Recording skills.
13. Self-motivation to support service users to plan their activities.
The Organisation:
CareTech Community Services Ltd, established in 1994, is one of the largest providers of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for vulnerable people to live in community settings.
Job Info
Job Title: Bank Support Worker
Company: CV-Library
Location:
Posted:
Closes: Jan 5th 2025
Sector: Social Care
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
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