Bank Support Worker
Chester · Care Homes
About the Role
We are recruiting experienced Support Workers to work across a variety of adult and children's services, including residential homes, supported living, and community-based settings.
You'll support individuals with a range of needs, including learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, physical disabilities, emotional and behavioural needs, and complex care requirements.
We offer short-term and long-term placements, with a variety of shift patterns available, including:
- Day shifts
- Waking nights
- 24-hour shifts
- Weekday and weekend work
Whether you're looking for full-time hours or flexible work to fit around other commitments, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing person-centred care and support tailored to individual needs
- Encouraging independence and promoting choice
- Assisting with daily living tasks, meal preparation, and household duties
- Supporting individuals to access the community and attend appointments
- Building positive, professional relationships with service users
- Administering medication where trained and required
- Maintaining accurate records and reporting any concerns
- Promoting safeguarding, dignity, respect, and the highest standards of care at all times
Pay & Benefits
- £13.50 per hour – Day rate
- £15.50 per hour – Waking Night rate
- £62 - Sleep-in Rate
- Flexible shifts to suit your availability
- Bi-Weekly pay
- Short and long-term placements available
- Opportunities across both adult and children's services
- Ongoing training and development
- Friendly, supportive consultants who are always on hand to help
Requirements
- Minimum 3 months' experience as a Support Worker
- Experience working with adults and/or children in residential, supported living, or similar care settings
- Compassionate, reliable, and professional attitude
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Right to work in the UK
- Enhanced Adult & Child DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care or similar
- Full UK driving licence
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply for Bank Support Worker?
Click the 'Apply for this job' button above. You'll be taken to the employer's site to complete your application.
What are the shift details?
Night shift
What is the pay?
£13.50 - £15.50 per hour
Where is this job based?
Chester
Who is the employer?
ARBORVITAE CARE SERVICES LTD
Is this a night shift?
Yes. This is a night shift role — shift times are shown in the listing above.