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Bank Support Worker

Job Reference grayhealth/vtu/44/125

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Contract Type:
Temporary/Casual
Contract Details:
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Displayed salary, unless overwriting with salary text :
£10.7 - £10.7
Location:
Whitchurch
Closing Date:
07/07/2022
Job Category:
Support Worker
Region / Division:
North
Business Unit:
VTU

Job Introduction

I am a young person identifying as female, living in my own home and I am looking for Support Workers who can help me to reach my potential in life.  I have two staff with me throughout the week, supporting me to learn new skills and live a meaningful and happy life.  I can find it difficult to cope with stressful situations and manage my emotions, and I need time and space to process my thoughts.  My staff team support me to think through challenges and make safe decisions.  I enjoy walking, caring for my pet pug, and would like to take steps towards getting employment in the near future.

Job Introduction

As a Support Worker within Gray Healthcare you will join a specialist team supporting an individual within their own home. We support people with complex needs, who may have a Learning Disability, Autism, Personality Disorder, Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Substance Misuse issues, and people whom require support with their Mental Health.

You will be an instrumental part of the team and will receive outstanding clinical support, leadership and person-centred training. In this role you will support an individual to develop or regain life skills, assisting participation in community life by building strong and trusting working relationships.

Main Responsibilities

As a Bank Support Worker, you will be key in supporting adults with complex needs within their own home and within the community. We are looking for positive, compassionate, and caring support workers who have the right values and attitude to grow and develop with Gray healthcare. We are looking for support workers who are looking for the flexibility to choose their shifts and would like to join our skilled pool of bank workers.

 

The Ideal Candidate

What are we looking for?

We are looking for candidates who share our values, understand the importance of a consistent and empathetic approach, whilst staying calm and professional when presented with a pressurised situation. You need to be a team player with effective communication skills, be experienced in using digital records and care plans, and electronic rostering systems.

You will need to possess an NVQ/QCF Level 3 or equivalent or be willing to work towards. You will be motivated and have a can-do attitude, and work within a Positive Behaviour Support Framework.

Must be willing to be part of a backup rota.

We encourage our workforce to be vaccinated against COVID-19

What are the rewards?

  • Work-life balance
  • Birthday Leave
  • Long Service award
  • Wellbeing at work
  • Employee discount scheme
  • Access to Gray Healthcare’s unique training program

About The Company

Who are Gray Healthcare?

Gray Healthcare is a specialist provider of individually tailored community-based support for individuals with complex mental health conditions, learning disabilities and brain injuries.  Here at Gray Healthcare we believe that no person should remain in an acute or long stay hospital environment for a day longer than is necessary and that everyone, no matter their personal challenges, has the right to lead a healthy, happy life in their own home.  We look at each individual’s care requirements holistically to ensure that we create a package of care that is tailored specifically to meet their personal and rehabilitation goals.  We believe Gray Healthcare is a special place to work.  From the moment you walk through the door you will meet individuals who, like you, are passionate about delivering person-centred care in its true sense and who share the following key values:

• We are inspiring – we believe in providing individualised support that meets peoples’ needs and enables them to achieve their goals.

• We collaborate – we believe that the best outcomes are achieved when we work together with shared aims.

• We are unique – we provide market leading, high quality and bespoke support that exceeds standards.

• We innovate – we challenge ourselves to be pioneering and find new ways to support people better.

• We are honest & transparent – we base our relationships on trust and openness regardless of how uncomfortable this may be.