Bank Support Worker
£9.16 - £9.72 per hour
Littlehampton, West Sussex
Flexible days / hours
Are you currently looking for a new role which offers you flexibility? If so, we would love to hear from you.
We are Options Autism, for 16 years we’ve been providing care for adults with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs. We currently have opportunities to join us as a Bank Support Worker.
Options Vernon is a residential home for adults with moderate to severe learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment, or specific health needs. The home provides long-term care and support with maximum independence. Residents living at Vernon are encouraged and empowered to take an active part in the community and access mainstream leisure pursuits and interests. Individual support plans can include access to day centres, colleges, or adult education classes.
This is a flexible role where you would be paid an hourly rate working shifts as agreed with the Managers to cover for things such as annual leave. The shifts are offered out to the Bank team and can include day shifts, night shifts, evenings or weekends as we operate a 24/7, 52 week service.
Your preferences and availability would be discussed at interview.
About the role
Day to day duties are focused around providing high quality care and supporting our residents to develop independent life skills from; eg making a cup of tea to going food shopping or even booking a holiday. You would be supporting with personal care and day to day activities as required.
If you join us and enjoy the role we can always discuss any permanent roles we have available, should you decide to make this your career. We will invest to support you in gaining qualifications and you’d also receive access to all our employed benefits which includes things such as pension, discounts for 100s of retailers, cycle to work scheme, salary finance (which offers advances on earned pay) and more. Lots of our existing team started as a Support Worker and have now progressed into senior roles.
Who are we looking for?
This role is ideal for those who have ad hoc availability to work maybe some days, nights, evenings or weekends but can’t currently commit to a permanent role with a fixed working pattern. No previous industry experience is required as we will provide full training and support which starts with a fantastic induction and continues when you are in post.
To be considered please apply online today or contact our team on 01903 716619 to find out more.
In line with changes to the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021 anyone working in a CQC-registered care home in England for residents requiring nursing or personal care must have 2 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine unless they have a medical exemption.
Outcomes First Group are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults. All successful applicants will be subject to fully Enhanced DBS.
We expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment and strive to achieve the best possible outcomes for everybody in our care. A full application form must be completed with all employment dates accurate and gaps in employment accounted for.