Bank Support Worker

About The RoleWe are seeking part-time Support Workers to join our team in Walsall. Although this is a Bank position, individuals without the NVQ3 qualification in Health and Social Care will be required to work a minimum of 18 hours a week in order to be enrolled onto the course.Position DetailsPosition: Support Worker (Bank)Location: WalsallHours: Full-time, 40 hours per weekShifts: Days, evenings, weekendsSupport workers provide practical assistance and emotional support to empower people we support to achieve their goals and aspirations, respecting everyone’s individuality and enabling them to make appropriate choices to live the life they want to live. Support is required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.The Role:To provide support to empower the people we support to achieve their goals and aspirations, respecting everyone’s individuality and enabling them to make appropriate choices to live the life they wish, in line with their individual support plans.Promote the health, well-being, physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual beliefs of the people we support and ensure they are met in an inclusive way.To facilitate social, educational or work activities such as visiting family and friends, supported employment, walks, shopping and other recreational activities of their choice.General housekeeping duties that can include shopping, domestic duties as well as elements of personal care.As part of the role, you will need to be able to complete a range of records and documents.About YouAre you enthusiastic, compassionate and committed to supporting people in a way which respects their personal choice, promotes their access to the community and their engagement in a wide range of activities?We are looking for people who share our core values and are able to apply these to the work that they do. At the heart of our ethos are five key words, these underpin the PRIDE we take in our services.Potential, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, EmpathyYou will need to be adaptable and flexible with excellent communication skills and able to work as part of our team.What We Can Offer:Refer a friend scheme - we know that you will know fantastic people who will make a great contribution, you will receive £400 each time a successful referral is madeAbove and beyond - we recognise that our staff teams do amazing things for the people we support and their teams. We award contributions for those who go the extra mile and for good inspection feedback with vouchers for high street shops and other surprisesLong service awards - we recognize your contribution to the team and celebrate long serviceEmployee benefits app - stay connected to our community, receive discounts across everyday and luxury shops, access information about learning & development opportunitiesCycle to work - you can save money and get fit with our salary sacrifice schemePension - we will auto enrol you into our salary sacrifice pension schemeLife cover - you will be entitled to the death in service benefitFunded qualifications - earn whilst you learn - we aim to develop our own talent, giving you the opportunity to develop your career with SwantonCareer pathways - we invest in our people and offer apprenticeships in Health and Social Care (Level 3). Earn whilst you learn has never been easierSwanton Educates - we have our own training qualification centre which can further support your developmentTrained mental health first aiders - available to support you when you need someone to talk toEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP) - free confidential access to 24hr assistance program for counselling, advice and supportEmployee Voice - we hold regular events throughout the year to listen to your feedback about working with usCandidates will require a full reference check and an enhanced DBS. We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offers Act.About The ServiceWe provide high quality, flexible and responsive residential care and support to children and young people with complex medical or mental health needs and associated self-harm responses. #J-18808-Ljbffr