Support Worker - BANK
Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers
Employment Type: Zero Hours
Location: Lighthouse
Compensation: £13.60 / hour
Description
The Lighthouse is looking to recruit a Bank Healthcare Assistant to join the team. This is a zero hour contract which offers flexibility.
Located just outside of Stroud town centre in Gloucestershire, The Lighthouse is a 5-bedded home for females aged between 13 and 18 years, experiencing mental health difficulties. This provision is part of Priory’s transitional living services, offering individuals the best possible care in their recovery journey.
The Lighthouse is a large detached house, which offers a viable alternative to a hospital or secure setting. It achieves this through a high ratio of care, which enables a robust and proactive approach to risk management, whilst supporting people to engage with meaningful activity in the community. Our aim is to ensure that the young people we invest in have the best individually tailored residential experience, in a safe and homely environment.
Key Responsibilities
Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
The ideal candidate:
Qualifications and Skills
* Excellent interpersonal skills and a caring nature
* Empathy, understanding and patience
* Ability to work on your own and as part of a team
* Ability to understand and follow policies and procedures
* The ability to anticipate and respond to challenges
* Competent in verbal and written English
Job Benefits
* Free on-site parking
* 25 days annual leave
* Contributory pension scheme
* Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
* Access to development opportunities
* Long service award
* Refer a friend bonuses
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