Location: Penfold Lodge, Clacton on Sea, Essex, CO15 1JN
Salary: £13.45 per hour
Employment type: Zero Hours
Shifts: Day 07:30 - 19:45, Night 19:30 - 07:45, Mid 09:30 - 17:30

Penfold Lodge has an opportunity for a Bank Support Worker to join our team. Penfold Lodge, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex is a residential service supporting 14 adults with a range of needs. It is located in a coastal town setting and is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes and Clacton-on-Sea railway station nearby. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.

What you'll be doing

• Ensure that the people who use our service have any personal needs or requirements met; including personal care, participation in activities and support with daily living tasks.
• Support people who use our service in achieving their outcomes in the way that they choose.
• Complete daily administration including updating person centred support & care plans, updating charts and completing accurate daily notes.
• Maintain professional relationships whilst developing a good rapport with the people who use our service, their family, colleagues, visitors and other stakeholders.
• Through own professional behaviour, including adhering to policies and procedures, contribute to the maintenance of safety, security and confidentiality standards.

What you'll bring to the role

• Experience of working in a related environment.
• NVQ2 in Health & Social Care or related area or equivalent or higher recognised qualification. GCSE or NVQ2 in English and Maths. It is not anticipated that all new recruits will have the NVQ2 qualification but will commence the attainment process within six months of joining.
• Communication and personal interaction is a key feature of this role and may include supporting people who use challenging behaviour as a way to communicate their needs, or who use alternative communication methods such as pictures and signing systems.
• Participation in and promotion of a team approach at all times, with positive and constructive working relationships for the benefit of the service user.
• Contribute both verbally and in writing to service user reviews and support planning.

What we will give you in return

• Regular career conversations
• Full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions
• Pension enrolment
• Access to development opportunities
• Refer a friend bonus
• DBS paid for

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.