Bank Support Worker Staplehurst
Job description
Introduction Whether you’re looking for extra shifts to boost your income or a flexible job that fits around your lifestyle, if you’re an experienced Healthcare Assistant or Support Worker you can join our staff bank and after completing a paid two-week induction, you’ll have access to available Support Worker shifts at Gresham House, Station Road, Staplehurst, Kent, TN12 0PZ. You will be working at Gresham House, a 12 bedded service which is part of our Learning Disability and Autism division, and provides a specialist residential service for men and women with a range of learning disabilities, including autism and sensory and communication impairments. Whether your experience is from the NHS or private sector, you can join the team as a Bank Support Worker with an hourly rate that includes a 12.07% uplift to cover annual leave, plus have access to a range of benefits including free meals on duty, free parking and much more. The service operates 24/7 with 7.5- and 10-hour standard shifts. As a Bank Support Worker, you’ll be on a zero-hour contract, giving you the freedom to choose the shifts you want to work. There is no minimum number of hours you’re required to work, though it is recommended to work as often as you can to ensure your induction knowledge and familiarity with the service is retained. Weekdays, nights, and weekend shifts are regularly available, which are easy to view and book through an app. Within a few taps you’ll have the shifts secured with Elysium that you want. What you will be doing You will join an inclusive, supportive team that works well together to provide care to people with learning disabilities and autism. Whether you have experience as a Healthcare Assistant or Care Worker, you will use your knowledge and skills to help support people lead a valued and fulfilled life. It can be quite a challenging environment at times, so a positive attitude, compassion, resilience, and vigilance are important. But it is hugely rewarding to see people improve; being able to do something today that they couldn’t do last week because of you. With Elysium, you’ll get experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like as you make a real difference to some of the most vulnerable people in society, with plenty to keep you engaged and motivated as you’re rewarded and enjoy a fulfilling care role. Things that you will have: Previous relevant experience working in healthcare Strong team-working skills A high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach A positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate A good sense of humour You must live in the UK and have the Right to Work in the UK full time. 20-hour Student and Skilled Worker Visas' cannot be accepted. What you will get Hourly rate of £12.33 (including 12.07% holiday allowance uplift) Two-week paid induction App access to book shifts easily and quickly Free meals and parking Mandatory training Wellbeing support and activities Flexible working There is also the option in the future to progress into a permanent role to unlock a wealth of additional benefits and career development pathways to grow your career. About your next employer You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales, providing four services including: Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move with Elysium. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure. The safety of our service users and colleagues is our priority and as such we encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
