Bank Support Worker/carer

We are looking for Bank Support Workers/Carer who care about making every moment matter for the people we support. Due to growth, we have several positions focused on supporting people to live in and be part of the local community. Our residential service is about helping people to get out in the community and make the most of their time at home.

**Position: Bank Support Worker/Carer**

**Salary**:£12.00 per hour.

**Location**:Hetton-Le-Hole, Houghton Le Spring (DH5 postcode)

**Hours**:Bank or part time: 0 hour contract available, day & night shifts on a rota basis. sleep-ins may be required from time to time to meet the needs of the service. Drivers preferred.

**WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP.**

**About our service**

A residential service located in an attractive and peaceful setting, we can support up to 7 people with a range of support needs including learning disabilities, autism and other complex care. For each person we support, an individual programme of activities is developed around their likes, needs and hobbies including:

- Local walks
- Playing football
- Swimming
- Attending discos
- Bike riding
- Cinema trips

**Personal care worker for women required. This post is only available to female applicants as permitted under the Equality Act 2010.**

**About you**

Are you enthusiastic, compassionate and committed to supporting people in a way which respects their dignity?

You will need to be adaptable and flexible with excellent communication skills and able to work as part of our team. In addition, it is desirable to have:

- Previous experience supporting people with learning disabilities and behaviors that challenge
- Hold or willing to work towards a Level 2 in Health & Social Care
- Hold a valid drivers licence.

‘Potential, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Empathy’

**The Role**
- To provide practical assistance and emotional 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.
- Facilitating social, educational or work activities such as visiting family and friends, 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.

**What we can offer**:

- **Refer a friend scheme**we know that amazing people often know fantastic people and you will receive £400 each time a successful referral is made
- **Golden Hello**receive a £100 bonus if you complete your e-learning prior to your start date
- **Long service awards**we recognize your contribution to the team and award long service
- **Employee benefits app**stay connected to our community, receive discounts across everyday and luxury shops, access information about learning & development opportunities
- **Pension and life cover**auto enroll into our pension scheme and entitled to the death in service benefit
- **Funded social care qualifications**earn whilst you learn we aim to develop our own talent, giving you the opportunity to develop your career with Swanton
- **Trained mental health first aiders & EAP**free confidential access to 24hr assistance program for counselling, advice and support

You will be required to undergo relevant pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS.

**Job Types**: Permanent, Zero hours contract

Pay: £12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 per week

**Benefits**:

- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
- Store discount

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

**Experience**:

- Supporting people we learning disabilities: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) (preferred)
- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Houghton Le Spring - Bank Support Worker