About this role
Job summary The Bank Support Worker role at Enable, located in Bourne, is an important position dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with complex support needs. The role requires a compassionate and enthusiastic individual capable of delivering person-centred outcomes. As a support worker, you will assist people with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health, and complex needs, promoting their independence and active participation in their communities. The position offers competitive pay, opportunities for career development, and various employee benefits. As a female-only role, it aims to preserve the dignity and privacy of these individuals when providing personal care.
Main duties of the job The position of Bank Support Worker at Enable, based in Bourne, focuses on making a significant difference in the lives of individuals with complex support needs. The role is restricted to female applicants due to the nature of the work, involving personal care for women. The job involves encouraging active community participation, supporting daily living activities, and effectively communicating using preferred methods. Additional responsibilities include promoting and motivating quality of life enhancement, specializing in positive behavioural support approaches, and accurately recording and reporting health changes. Key benefits include a £12.90 hourly wage, career development opportunities, and a company pension scheme.
About us Agincare is a family-run business committed to caring and supporting people since 1986. With over 4,500 team members, it stands as one of the UK's largest care providers, having more than 100 locations across England. Their services cover a range of areas, including care and nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties, and live-in offices. As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, Agincare is dedicated to assisting care leavers towards independence and offers opportunities such as guaranteed interviews. Their services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), emphasizing their commitment to quality care.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description: *Please note: This post is restricted to female applicants only as a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. This is because the role involves providing personal care to women, where it is necessary to preserve their dignity and privacy.*Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young individuals and deliver positive person centred outcomes for people with complex support needs who rely on our services.
You will need to be enthusiastic, have great people skills, and a positive and proactive approach to your role, supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health and complex needs.
Where youll be working:
Services in Bourne Lincolnshire
We have a number of services in Lincolnshire, the charming market town of Bourne.
We have unique services within Lincolnshire offering supporting living, enabling people to live as independently as possible within their own homes and local community.
We are looking for support workers to join our amazing team, and to continue delivering outstanding outcomes.
As an Agincare employee youll enjoy:
£12.90 per hour Refer a friend scheme earn up to £500* Outstanding career development Fully funded training and career development Blue Light card discount package Company pension schemeWhat is required from you,
A minimum of 12 months on your right to work
We have bank roles available across our services
How we achieve our outcomes with the people we support.
As part of your day to day work you will be offering the following;
Encouraging people to play active roles in the communities in which they live, to encourage independence.
Supporting Activities of daily Living including social activities, personal care, routines, planning and preparation of meals and budgeting.
Communicating- effectively communicate using peoples chosen methods
Engaging- promoting and motivating people we support to enhance their quality of life
Specialising - supporting people who may need positive behavioural support approaches
Recording- keeping accurate records &reporting changes in health or circumstances of service users to management
Team player Working as part of a team, as well as being able to work using your own initiative.
About Agincare
Were a family run business thats been caring and supporting people since 1986. With over 4,500 team members, were one of the UKs largest care providers and are continuing to grow.We have over 100 locations across England including care & nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live-in offices.
Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently.We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities.
All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.
*Subject to terms and conditions
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
A minimum of 12 months on your right to work is required, and applicants must have a positive and proactive approach to supporting individuals.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Agincare
Address Enable
Bourne
PE10 0NE
Employer's website https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)