A fantastic opportunity has presented itself with ourselves and the people we support at Allerton Care & Support – South West. We provide a fun and positive environment for everyone to thrive within and to help individuals get involved with day-to-day experiences and activities to work towards independent living within their homes.

We are looking to appoint a Bank Support Worker to work across all our homes in the South West, working on a shift basis. This includes working weekends, bank holidays and evenings and nights.

Duties will include:
• Support with shopping, correspondence, meal preparation and household chores.
• Assist with daily personal care, whilst maintaining privacy, dignity, and respect.
• Support with planning and attending leisure or educational activities. This can range from day centers, college, gardening clubs, bingo, discos, meals out, bowling, holidays and day trips such as zoos or sporting events.
• Administer medication and arrange medical appointments as required.
• Encourage and support individuals to maintain friendships and family links.
• Joining in on competitions and activities.

Rates of pay and Benefits:
• Competitive hourly rates: Days £9.20 per hour, Waking nights £10 per hour & Sleep ins £80 per night.
• All induction and mandatory training is paid. This incorporates the Care Certificate if applicable.
• Adult care worker qualifications offered at a level sited to you funded by Allerton Care.
• Employee Assistance Programme made available to all employees.
• A Professional, Continuous personal supervision process, to ensure ongoing support and guidance.
• A DBS certificate (Disclosure and Barring Service) funded by Allerton.
• Pay as you earn scheme, which after passing probation allows you to withdraw funds before pay day for up to 25% of shifts worked.

This is an exciting time to be joining a forward thinking, vibrant and growing business who support all our employees in their ability to excel and achieve.

The successful candidate will be a people orientated individual who is passionate about delivering the highest standard of person-centered support. With a calming influence, you will be able to work under pressure, be responsive and adapt quickly to changing requirements.