- Support Workers
Bank Support Worker – St Peters Hospital
Location
Newport
SALARY
£13.45 per hour
HOURS
Bank
Are you looking for a rewarding career? If you are a caring, energetic, enthusiastic individual, Iris Care Group has an exciting new opportunity for a Bank Support Worker to join our well-established team at St Peter’s Hospital, Newport.
About the role:
- Ensure the highest quality of care is provided to our clients through their person-centred care plans to achieve and exceed potential
- Promote the right values and attitudes towards people with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health needs and behaviours described as challenging
- Facilitating social, educational or work activities such as visiting family and friends, walks, shopping and other recreational activities of their choice.
- Liaise with families, friends, advocates, external agencies and the management team to provide a consistent approach that meets the individual needs of each service user.
- Complete records and documentation of progress, incidents and activities.
- Promote and uphold the privacy, rights, dignity, health and wellbeing of the individuals.
- General housekeeping duties that can include shopping, domestic duties as well as elements of personal care to help Service Users.
What we are looking for
- You’re compassionate and committed with a desire to make a difference to those that you care for, in a positive and patient manner.
- Have a genuine interest in working with our client group
- Ability to adapt your approach to the individual’s needs and a willingness to learn
- Good communication skills.
- Experience in Health and Social Care would be an advantage but not essential
Benefits
- Death in service, three times salary equivalent
- Blue light card
- Auto-enrolment into the pension scheme
- Comprehensive training
- Free uniform where required
- Career Development Opportunities – 50% staff currently enrolled on professional & Management courses
- Fully funded access to nationally recognised qualifications (eg. QCF 2,3,5) on completion of your probationary period
- Additional long service annual leave
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- £500 recommend a friend incentives here
It’s really nice to build a relationship with the service users and build trust with each other. It’s a two-way thing and its lovely when you get to that point. They’re all incredible and I love seeing them reaching goals, trying new things and having their independence, as well as receiving support.
Support Worker