Bank Care & Support Worker

Main responsibilities:

encourage and support the People We Support to maintain clean, tidy and welcoming living environment.

support the People We Support to use appropriate laundry equipment so they can be enabled to do their laundry and clothing, so they have suitable and clean clothing to wear.

plan, shop and prepare healthy and wholesome meals alongside the People We Support and taking into account their choices and wishes.

support the People We Support to be healthy by assisting them to arrange and attend medical appointments.

enable the People We Support to look after their finances by supporting them on an individual basis to budget, monitor their finances and access benefits.

support and encourage the People We Support to maintain an active and supportive social life taking into account individual choices and wishes.

access training, work and support.

Knowledge & Experience:

Previous experience of working within a care or support setting, ideally with adults with learning disabilities (applicants without this experience will need to be able to evidence the competencies to be considered).

Previous experience of working in anthroposophical organisations providing social care is desirable but not essential.

Working knowledge of risk assessment, health and safety, support and care plans, safeguarding, person centred planning, equalities and human rights desirable.

Being supportive of our values and philosophy and our approach to building community is desirable for this role.

Must be competent with technology.

Qualifications:

You’ll have a general education, good numeracy, and literacy skills and preferably a Level 2 or 3 NVQ in Care (or equivalent). This isn’t essential as we can support you in your training and qualifications.