Bank Support Worker

Bank Support Worker – Devon Lodge

We are Cygnet Group, working at Devon Lodge, and we are looking for an experienced Bank Support Worker. This role offers flexibility to choose shifts/hours that suit you.

• Supporting and assisting residents in their day‑to‑day lives
• Assisting residents with cooking, cleaning, and personal hygiene while promoting independence
• Attending local community events, networks and venues including cinemas, swimming baths and nightclubs
• Promoting and supporting personal development and learning new life skills
• Updating and recording resident records to help monitor health and well‑being
• Providing emotional and physical support

Devon Lodge is a specialist residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities, who may have behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective environment, promoting independence and community integration. Person‑centred planning is at the heart of everything we do, based on each person’s specific needs.

• Adults from the age of 18 years
• Individuals with a diagnosis of autism and learning disability
• May present with behaviours that challenge
• May have communication challenges
• May have associated complex needs
• May have an ECHP (Education Healthcare Plan)
• May be subjected to DoLS (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards) or Care Orders

• Previous care experience working with adults with autism or learning disabilities (Desirable)
• Understanding of challenging behaviour (Desirable)
• Positive attitude and caring approach (Required)
• Strong communication skills (Required)
• Able to work as part of a team (Required)
• Flexible approach to support work and shift patterns to facilitate a range of community activities (Required)

• Salary: £12.37 – £13.87 per hour
• Free meal whilst on shift
• NHS Blue Light Discount Card
• Fully paid training and induction
• Paid breaks

Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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