Bank Support Worker - Forest of Dean

Job Introduction

We’re hiring for bank support workers in and around the Forest of Dean

Do you enjoy walking, swimming, watching movies or social activities?  

Are you looking for a second job or to make some extra income?  

We’re hiring for Bank Support Workers in and around the Forest of Dean including Lydney, Coleford and Westbury-on-Severn. 

Being a bank support worker you’ll have flexibility and access to shifts that suit you; you could choose to work for a day here and there, during term times or holidays, evenings only or weekends only. 

Experience is not essential as we provide full training. All you need is a willingness to learn, flexibility, a can-do attitude and a desire to help someone live a full life! 

The support we provide is centred around each person’s values, preferences and needs which could include developing daily living skills, accessing a wider community, personal care and medication needs.  

Due to the nature of the job role, applicants should be able to drive and have access to a vehicle.

No day is ever the same, visit our website for more information. 

Benefits:

• Sleep-ins paid at £60 extra (basic salary £11.68 p/h)
• Full training to gain the nationally recognised Care Certificate.  
• Time to complete training is paid 
• We cover the cost of DBS checks  
• Rota's are planned in advance.  
• Successfully 'recommend a friend' to join us and you'll receive a thank-you payment  
• You will:
• Have good communication skills 
• Have a positive and patient approach 
• Be resilient and respect people’s differences 
• Be able to build professional relationships  
• Work well as part of a team 

 Your responsibilities: 

• To empower the people we support to live the lives they want to lead 
• To develop daily living skills. 
• Support the people we support to access their communities for socialisation, employment, training or friendships 
• To contribute to, develop and implement the individuals care plans. 
• To communicate effectively and professionally with people we support, their family members, and external professionals. 
• Maintain the health needs of the individuals we support

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About Brandon

Brandon exists to enable children, young people and adults with a learning disability, autism, or both, to live life in the way they choose. We provide high-quality, individualised support to around 1,600 people and have a staff team of over 2,000. Operating across southern England and London, support is provided by a widely dispersed workforce, including public spaces and the homes of the people we support.