Bank Support Worker

Care and Support - The Lodge Care Home

Contract: Bank

Salary: £12.21 Per Hour

Shift Type: Mixed - Days & Nights

Contracted hours: 0

The Lodge is a charming detached home in Langport, set beside Immacolata House and surrounded by stunning Somerset countryside. It offers dedicated care and support for individuals with learning disabilities

At our home, you’ll be a key person responsible in helping us achieve an excellent standard of care to our residents - You’ll be an integral part of our care team to promote the values and ethos of our home.

What we offer:

• £12.21 per hour
• Pension
• Onsite Parking
• Additional £2 per hour overtime
• Uniform Provided
• 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)

As a Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in our close-knit care team, ensuring our residents receive exceptional care and support. You’ll help them with their daily routines, promote independence, and ensure their overall health and happiness are prioritized every day.

What You’ll Do

Empower Independence: Assist residents with their daily routines, from getting dressed to staying active, while encouraging them to make positive choices and remain as independent as possible.
Personalised Care: Follow and support each resident’s personalized care plan, providing hands-on help and thoughtful attention to their individual needs.
Health and Wellbeing: Keep a close eye on residents’ health, communicating any concerns to the Nurse or Clinical Deputy Manager, and helping with calls to relatives or healthcare professionals.
Champion Dignity: Uphold the dignity and respect of each resident, ensuring they feel valued and cared for in every interaction.
Social Support: Encourage social interactions among residents and with staff, creating a warm and welcoming environment.
Safety and Comfort: Work with housekeepers to maintain clean, safe, and comfortable living spaces, and respond quickly to emergencies or call bells.
Nutritional Support: Assist residents who need extra help with eating and drinking, ensuring their nutritional needs are met.
Spread Smiles: Above all, bring joy to our residents’ lives and make them smile every day.

About You

• Qualifications: SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is preferred.
• Experience: Ideally, you have at least 6 months of experience as a Care Assistant, but we welcome those with a passion for care and transferable skills.
• Passion: You’re genuinely interested in caring for the elderly and committed to delivering excellent service.
• Values: You bring integrity, respect, and a strong sense of teamwork to everything you do.

Our care home is part of Care Concern Group; a market leading, family-owned care group operating over 100 homes across the UK. We are passionate about creating fantastic care homes for our residents to live in and a supportive and fun environment for our team to work in.

We are driven by the five core values that define the Care Concern Group:

Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity
These values define who we are and underpin everything we do, from the smallest interaction to the most complex care. If you live by these principles, this is a place where you can belong and truly make a difference.

If you’re ready for a new challenge and want to lead and inspire a team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and make a difference!