Support Worker –Bank​/Casual

Overview

We are recruiting a flexible Bank/Casual Support Worker to join our team in Dollar, Clackmannanshire. The people we support live in their own flats in a shared building and require friendly, caring and supportive people to help them build confidence and improve their independent living skills. The role involves supporting individuals with learning disabilities, mental health needs and past trauma, and helping them pursue goals such as attending college and finding a job.

We provide training, support and personal protective equipment, and opportunities for development.

• Support the people we care for with daily living activities and independent living skills.
• Assist with medication administration, cooking, and maintaining homes and finances as part of promoting independence.
• Support social situations and respond to situations in a trauma-informed way.
• Engage individuals in a range of activities (e.g., socialising, going to the movies, shopping, games, walks, and community outings) and help them try new activities and achieve personal goals.
• Work within shift patterns including day, back, waking nights and sleepovers, with some weekend work included.

• We recruit for values, with emphasis on problem solving, resilience, patience, empathy, honesty, determination and reliability.
• No professional experience required; we recruit people from all walks of life, including those with lived experience or who have cared for others.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts and to be part of a committed care team.

• Competitive pay (£13.01 per hour).
• Flexible working hours and shift patterns; guaranteed and contracted hours.
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of statutory bank holidays (pro rata for part-time).
• Pension scheme; no uniform – casual clothes accepted.
• DBS/PVG check paid for by us.
• Shopping discounts and ongoing professional development and progression opportunities.
• Investing in pay, recognition and wellbeing; opportunities to progress within the organisation.
• Supportive leadership and a values-driven culture; a large UK health and social care charity.

To apply, please visit the application portal. For more information about the role, contact r Community Integrated Care is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer.