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Bank Support Worker
Complex health needs & including acquired brain injuries
Full or Part-Time flexible ad hoc hours, Days and Nights available.
£12.71 per hour (+ £1 per hour Night Enhancement)
At Bee Fold Lane it is a warm, friendly 10-bed nursing home in a peaceful residential area of Atherton. We support adults with complex health needs, including acquired brain injuries, providing care that is personal, respectful and built around each individual. Our home is bright, welcoming and homely, with spacious dining and activity areas and nutritious home-cooked meals prepared in our fully equipped kitchen. As a Bank Support Worker, you'll enjoy the freedom of choosing when you work. Pick up shifts as and when you're available, whether it's days or nights. It's the perfect opportunity for those seeking work-life balance and more control over their time.
As a charity, we do what we can to show our teams that we value them and the life-changing work they do, so we offer the following:
We are looking for experienced people for this role. Ideally, you'll have experience working in care, so you'll be able to hit the ground running in each of our services.
At We Change Lives (WCL), we seek compassionate individuals who share our vision and values. You'll champion the rights, needs, choices, and dreams of our residents, making a positive difference in their lives. Dedication to embracing innovation, valuing each colleague's unique contributions, and fostering a supportive and empowering work environment, are all key to who we are at WCL. If you're driven to transform lives, you'll fit right in with us.
Support Worker
Service Manager
The People We Support
Supporting rights, needs, choices and dreams
Seeing the possibility to make a difference in all that we do
Being financially responsible and economically sustainable
Embracing new technology and innovation
Appreciating every colleague's contribution
To work under the direction of the Service Manager to meet the needs of the people we support, promoting an environment that provides high-quality, personalised care through individual consultation, continued development, and learning.
Mentor new colleagues during induction to support high-quality care delivery
Participate in supervision, observation and appraisal processes
Provide effective communication including accurate written reports
Follow WCL financial procedures
Act in line with the organisation's environmental and sustainability principles
Help maintain a caring environment aligned with best practice, guidance and legislative requirements
Contribute to clear and effective communication with all stakeholders
Deliver high-quality care in line with support plans and organisational policy (including personal care, physical and mental support, medication, activities and engagement)
Seek and share the views and preferences of the people we support
Promote high levels of satisfaction among people we support, families, colleagues and commissioners
Support the Service Manager with complaints and concerns following WCL policy
Maintain positive relationships with families, the community, and external partners
Understand and implement safeguarding procedures
Complete Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Mental Capacity Act training
Recognise and report safeguarding concerns appropriately
As an employee, you must:
Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety
Cooperate with the employer to ensure compliance with legislation
Avoid misuse of equipment or systems provided for safety
Support the Service Manager in maintaining a safe environment
Respect confidentiality in line with the Data Protection Act 2018 and ISO27001
Use and share information only with authorised people and for authorised purposes
This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended to meet service needs.
Desirable:
A recognised health or social care qualification
Additional relevant training or qualifications
Evidence of wanting to professionally develop
Willingness and ability to learn
Experience supporting people with disabilities, older people, dementia or mental health needs
Experience working as part of a team
Ability to handle basic numerical data, including simple financial information
Ability to use Microsoft Office (Word and Outlook)
Ability to use WCL transport or own transport when required
Understanding of fairness and valuing diversity
Understanding of safeguarding vulnerable adults and the ability to recognise concerns
Ability to work positively and flexibly as part of a team
Positive values relating to disability, older people, dementia and mental health
Understanding of WCL's key statements and how to demonstrate them
Ability to provide high-quality support to people with learning disabilities, dementia and mental health needs
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to listen sensitively
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with others
Ability to plan, organise and prioritise tasks
Understanding of positive, person-centred support planning
We Change Lives (WCL) is a remarkable charity based in Northwest England, dedicated to empowering individuals with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, older people, those with dementia, and individuals experiencing mental health issues. Our mission is to enable people to lead their best lives in purposeful, healthy, and fulfilling ways. We achieve this by providing compassionate support through our residential homes, supported living schemes, and various community-based services.
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