Bank Support Worker – Clevedon Community and Centre Based Services

Overview

Salary Range: £11.68 per hour

We’re hiring for a Bank support worker in our Centre in Clevedon

Are you looking for a second job or to make some extra income?  

Being a bank support worker you’ll have flexibility and access to shifts that suit you; you could choose to work for a day here and there, during term times or holidays, evenings only or weekends only. 

At Strode Road, we support around 15 people in one day, providing a variety of sessions including time at our allotments, working with volunteers, and in the community, making every day different for the people we support. 

We also provide community and enabling support for young adults and children, ensuring they have access to facilities and activities they choose, so the shift patterns are varied and will include evening and weekend working. 

Experience is not essential as we provide full training. All you need is a willingness to learn, flexibility, a can-do attitude and a desire to help someone live a full life! 

The support you provide will be centred around each person’s values, preferences and needs which could include developing daily living skills, accessing a wider community, personal care and medication needs. 

A full driving licence and access to your own car is required for this role.

Benefits:

Sleep-ins paid at £60 extra (basic salary £11.68 per hour)  

Full training to gain the nationally recognised Care Certificate.  

Time to complete training is paid 

We cover the cost of DBS checks  

Rota's are planned in advance.  

Successfully 'recommend a friend' to join us and you'll receive a thank-you payment  

You will:

Have good communication skills 

Have a positive and patient approach 

Be resilient and respect people’s differences 

Be able to build professional relationships  

Work well as part of a team 

Your responsibilities: 

To empower the people we support to live the lives they want to lead 

To develop daily living skills. 

Support the people we support to access their communities for socialisation, employment, training or friendships 

To contribute to, develop and implement the individuals care plans. 

To communicate effectively and professionally with people we support, their family members, and external professionals. 

Maintain the health needs of the individuals we support.

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Brandon exists to enable children, young people and adults with a learning disability, autism, or both, to live life in the way they choose. We provide high-quality, individualised support to around 1,600 people and have a staff team of over 2,000. Operating across southern England and London, support is provided by a widely dispersed workforce, including public spaces and the homes of the people we support. 

 

Job Title: Bank Support Worker – Clevedon Community and Centre Based Services