Bank Support Worker

Job title: Bank Support Worker
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Salary: £7.40 per Hour + Weekend Enhancements

Department: Operations
Contract type: Bank
Working Hours: Flexible

Benefits: 28 days Annual leave entitlement including bank holidays ( Pro rata for part time staff ), free DBS check, paid training and development, salary enhancements for weekends and bank holidays, contributory pension scheme, childcare vouchers, employee assistance scheme.

Our Client:
 
Do you want to get home from work knowing you have made a real difference to someone’s life? Our client believes that every adult with a learning disability has the right to lead an active and fulfilling life and takes pride in supporting individuals to enjoy greater control and independence. They are a national charity providing high-quality personalised support to over 700 adults with learning disabilities and autism.

Support Worker Role:
 
Bank support workers required to join their teams in Reading. Supporting individuals plan what they wish to do each day, take them shopping, prepare meals, support them in a range of activities from cooking, bowling, swimming, cinema, local pub and encouraging new opportunities. The Bank Support Worker will be able to take difficult situations in your stride, remain calm and be confident in dealing with them. This can be very rewarding role.

About You:
 
Previous experience working in the care sector or supporting someone is not essential as comprehensive induction and training is provided. You must have a genuine interest in supporting people with learning disabilities and able to clearly differentiate between care and support: the emphasis is on enabling people to do things for themselves, not doing things for them.

The Support Worker must provide eligibility of their right to work in the UK and the role is subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure Barring Service. A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position and any disclosure will be used fairly. If a disclosure reveals something of concern, matters will be discussed before the job offer is considered.

They value their staff and provide professional training and great support as well as opportunities for development. You will also need to be flexible and be able to work a shift pattern including early and late shifts, as well as sleep-ins.

They offer:

• Opportunity to take on a rewarding and meaningful role.
• Comprehensive training and opportunity to gain a recognised qualification i.e. Qualifications and Credit Framework.
• Start of a career in the care sector.
• Generous benefits and enhancements.

Disclaimer: This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check which will be provided by our client.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer that promotes diversity within their workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of sexual orientation, race, age, gender, disability, religion or belief.

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