Bank Support Worker
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Alexandra House is looking to recruit a Support Worker to join the team.
Alexandra House is located in Gloucester. Our service offers residential support for nine males and females with a learning disability, who may also have a physical disability. We are off a main road, near to the town centre.
Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers
Employment Type: Bank
Location: Alexandra House
Address: 2 Alexandra Road, Gloucester , Gloucestershire, GL1 3DR Open in Google Maps
Workplace type: Onsite
Compensation: £12.60 / hour
What you'll be doing
You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our residents wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. As a Support Worker, you will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of residents.
You may also have to:
- Provide personal care support with sensitivity to individual needs and preferences
- Support daily living skills to promote independence (e.g., dressing, grooming, meal preparation)
- Accompany and assist clients in community outings such as shopping, social events, and shows, ensuring safety and positive experiences
- Use de-escalation techniques and positive behaviour support strategies to manage challenging behaviours calmly and respectfully
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
What you'll bring to the role
Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.
- Be reliable, friendly and caring to help our residents achieve their everyday goals (including personal care)
- Be able to support in-house activities and hobbies
- Be attentive and inspire our residents to achieve more!
- Be resilient and help manage some behaviours that challenge
For more information about the role, you can email [contact hidden]
What we will give you in return
We want you to succeed at [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
- Pension enrolment
- Access to development opportunities
- Refer a friend bonus
- DBS paid for
*Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.*
About [Employer hidden]
[Employer hidden] is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 13,000 colleagues and a network of 280 services, we support over 26,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.
*We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer* here.
*All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. [Employer hidden] will cover the cost of a DBS check.
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.*
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Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers
Employment Type: Bank
Location: Alexandra House
Address: 2 Alexandra Road, Gloucester , Gloucestershire, GL1 3DR Open in Google Maps
Workplace type: Onsite
Compensation: £12.60 / hour
Documents: Support worker job description.pdf
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