Relief Support Worker (Bank Staff)
Chestnuts, situated on the A6

About Us

We’re Alderwood LLA, a specialist care organisation supporting service users on the autism spectrum disorder and challenging behaviour.

Providing care and education as part of an integrated support system, we run a number of small homes with a family-type feel to enable our service users and residents to feel at home and comfortable.

We’re now looking for a number of Relief / Bank Support Workers to join our teams at The Chestnuts in Rushden, Northamptonshire. This is a casual, ad-hoc role, working shifts that can be booked with the respective home managers.

Your Rewards

- Rate of pay of £9.77 per hour comprising of £8.72 basic pay plus £1.05 holiday pay.
- Your own Personal Development Portfolio (PDP)
- Your own 1:1 mentoring to guide you through your first 6 months
- Vocational qualifications such as diplomas and bespoke training programs
- Continuous development and career progression

If you have residential care experience and a track record of working with challenging behaviours, this is the ideal opportunity to work for a specialised organisation.

What’s more, in addition to skills development, you will have the satisfaction of making a real difference to the lives of our service users enhancing their well-being and quality of life.

What will my role involve?

As one of our Relief / Bank Support Workers, you will provide a high level of support to residents across Alderwood LLA or your allocated home.

Taking a holistic, person-centred approach to care, you will:

- Help to deliver bespoke care and learning plans
- Assist with a range of leisure activities, including trips out into the community
- Support our residents to increase their independence
- Carry out domestic and catering duties

Sounds great! What do I need to apply?

While no experience is required to join us as a Relief / Bank Support Worker, you will need:

- To be patient, kind and understanding
- Great communication and interpersonal skills
- A proactive and positive attitude
- To be hard-working and reliable

Other organisations may call this role Relief Support Worker, Bank Support Worker, Relief Worker, Bank Worker or Agency Support Worker.

This is an ad-hoc role with shifts available as follows:
Early: 7.15am – 2.30pm
Late: 2.15pm – 9.30pm.
Waking Night: 9:15pm - 7:30am

The organisation is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and will require the successful applicant to complete an enhanced DBS check prior to commencing their role. It is expected that all staff are committed to safeguarding and working within the guidelines set out by Alderwood LLA for vulnerable people.

Alderwood LLA is equal opportunities employer which values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you think you could succeed as one of our Relief Support Workers, please apply via the button shown.

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