Bank Support Worker

**Bank Support Worker - above Real Living Wage pay plus many additional employment benefits**

**_Salary - Days £10.00per hour (Sleeps Paid hourly £9.51per hour)_**

If you are looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference and change lives for the better, then a Bank Support Worker role at the Brothers of Charity Services is the right choice for you.

The Brothers of Charity Services is a non-profit organisation that provides a wide range of compassionate, person-centred care services to people with learning disabilities. Our Ethos, Vision and Values guide us in our mission to provide outstanding care, support and opportunities to provide dignified and respectful personalised support for people with learning disabilities and vulnerable adults. With this in mind, we provide a wide range of supported living, domiciliary care, nursing, day services, respite, social enterprises and supported employment care and support, which your role as Bank Support Worker will enable us to continue to deliver this great work to our clients.

Whether you are looking for a new career or have previously worked in social care, you will receive full training with qualifications in Health & Social Care funded by us with future career prospects and development into management roles.

It is a career that you can take great pride in while enjoying the satisfaction of supporting people to increased independence through supporting and enabling choice and control over their own lives.

**Job Summary (Description of main purpose of job)**
To support the Service in providing high standards of care and quality of life. In particular to provide high quality support and promote independence in all aspects of daily life to people in their own homes, in training, in employment and in leisure activities.
- Diploma in Health & Social Care (NVQ Level 2) or a similar qualification (or willing to complete within 18 months of appointment)
- Experience of supporting or caring for others, especially those with a learning disability, either from family, employment or voluntary work
- Experience of working within a team as well as working independently
- Able to communicate effectively with people, including people using services, their families and colleagues
- Knowledge of the needs and rights of people with learning disabilities and an understanding of the issues people may face
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills to enable competent and accurate recording and reporting, plus management of personal finances
- Willingness to support service users with domestic tasks, such as cooking, cleaning and shopping
- Committed to the concept of supporting people - maximising employment, training, community and leisure opportunities

**Our offer to you**:

- Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Competitive rates of pay for sleep-in shifts
- Extensive Training, Development and Support Given
- Sickness Absence scheme
- Pension
- Refer-a-Friend scheme
- Access to Medicash Employee Health and Wellbeing benefits
- Season Ticket Loan Scheme
- Award and Recognition incentives
- Investors in People Gold Accredited Employer
- Customer Services Excellence Plus Employer
- Disability Confident Employer
- Friendly working environment
- On-site Holistic Therapy Services

Alternatively, you can contact a member of our friendly recruitment team a call on:
Merseyside -
0151 228 4439

Lancashire - 01257 266311

Greater Manchester - 0161 762 9295

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £10.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Referral programme
- Wellness programmes

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability