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Bank Support Worker

Benefits

£11.94ph

Zero Hour Contract 

28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays based on hours worked 

Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme

Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards

Dedicated learning & development programmes.

We offer Apprenticeships to those with less experience looking to join the Care Sector

We provide FREE training to achieve qualification in Social Care.

Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics

DBS check paid by Caretech prior to starting with us.

Refer a Friend Reward Scheme – earn up to £250 per referral!

Stakeholder Pension

Share Save Scheme

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Employee recognition schemes

Carer progression within the company.

CareTech Foundation – Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grants.

Main duties and responsibilities:

To enjoy and to support SU with doing Muppet Shows. SU have a collection of Muppets and enjoys doing shows for others.

To be creative in regards to arts and crafts – one of the favourite activity for SU.

To enjoy going for a walks to the park.

To support a SU with complex needs and around their behaviour.

Being able to notice the signs before behaviour escalates and to use distraction techniques as per SU Positive Behaviour Plan and their support plan.

To participate in day to day support with individual.

To support SU with day to day tasks.

To maintain effective communication and liaison with service user, management and family and others whilst respecting appropriate confidentiality.

To support service users with the preparation of Meals, Laundry duties, cleaning and social events.

To maintain accurate notes and records as and when required.

To work as part of a team to provide high quality care.

SU enjoys playing musical instruments so having some talent will be great.

To support SU with singing and dancing as he likes when staff is participating in it.

Personal Care support (bathing, showering; toileting)

Support with community base activities (swimming, bowling, Zumba, gym, shopping, cycling, cinema etc.)

Support around challenging behaviour, being aware of the triggers and being able to recall the signs before challenging behaviour escalates.

Personal Characteristics:

Being familiar or willing to learn about Muppets from Sesame Street.

Having basic computer skills. SU likes to use his computer and to print arts and crafts materials.

Willing to play on musical instruments together with the SU. 

Diploma (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care or be willing to work towards one.

Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, autism spectrum, epilepsy, learning disabilities and/or mental health issues.

Awareness of Positive Behaviour Approach when dealing with individuals with challenging behaviour.

The ability to keep calm under the pressure.

The confidence to work with individuals with challenging behaviour.

Excellent communication skills.

The passion to work with vulnerable adults

The desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding.

To enjoy singing and dancing with the SU.

Working knowledge of PBS approach

Recoding skills

Self-motivate in order support service users to plan their activities within community as well as at home

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. We support people to take control of their lives – this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence.  

* Some of our roles require male or female employees only, where this is indicated it is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010