Job Description

Do you have experience in Health and Social Care.

Then working for Minstead Trust could be a perfect match for you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us with working within our friendly and dedicated residential service.

Bank Support Worker

Location: Lyndhurst

Salary- £11.50 per hour

Minstead Trust is a values-driven charity focused on supporting adults with learning disabilities across Dorset and Hampshire. As a Trust we put the People we Support at the heart of everything we do. We support them to achieve greater independence and live happier and healthier lives. This can be done through support to live in their own homes, learning new skills at day opportunities or receiving work training to move towards employment.

We celebrate people by working to provide excellent support to those with wide-ranging care needs. Without our incredible team of staff and volunteers, we simply wouldn’t be where we are today!

The Role:

• To support individuals to meet their goals and outcomes in health, wellbeing and independence.
• Assist individuals with their personal, social and healthcare needs as required whilst maintaining accurate records.
• To work as part of a team as well as lone working within the community as needed.
• Work with allocated individuals as their keyworker.
• Interact and communicate with the people you support in a way that promotes dignity and respect.
• Support individuals with everyday tasks as required.

What are we looking for?

• Motivated, honest and approachable individuals who are great at building and nurturing relationships.
• Experience of providing high levels of care and support to those with learning disabilities in a social care setting.
• Aspirations to develop skills at support worker level and beyond!
• Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care is desirable but training will be provided.
• A full UK driving licence is essential

Our Vision at Minstead Trust is to live in a society where people with learning disabilities enjoy fulfilling lives of their own choosing.

As a trust, our mission is to support people with learning disabilities to fully develop their individual potential by providing opportunities, enhancing life skills, ensuring informed choice, and influencing society.

• We appreciate each person. Everyone is different – we respect and celebrate this.
• We’re always learning. We all have something to offer and more to learn.
• We’re always improving. Striving to give our best and to have more impact.
• We push for change. We will challenge society to be fully inclusive.
• We find the joy in everyday life. We have the freedom to be ourselves and enjoy what we do.

Other important information:

• Due to the role a UK Driving licence with access to a car for business use is essential
• This role will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure, which the cost incurred will be paid by Minstead Trust
• We welcome applications from everyone with the Right to Work in the UK and value diversity within our workforce
• As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments, we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the HR Team on 023 80 817 143

We are not licenced to sponsor employees for visas; therefore, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. You need to have, or be able to obtain, right to work in the UK in order to take up this position

All staff working for, or on behalf of Minstead Trust, understand their responsibilities in relation to safeguarding adults at risk and know who to escalate concerns to within Minstead Trust.  

Due to the nature of this employment section your application is subject to a successful Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).   

No terminology in the advert you have seen is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability of sexual orientation, and we will gladly accept applications from all sections of the community.

We are only able to accept direct applications at this time; no agencies please.

Job Type: Zero hours contract

Pay: £11.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Job Description

Would you like a job where you can make a real difference to someone’s life?

Then working for Minstead Trust could be a perfect match for you!

Some exciting opportunities have arisen to join us working within our friendly and dedicated team located in Portsmouth and Southsea.

Bank Support Worker

£11.50 per hour

At the Minstead Trust, we celebrate people by working to provide excellent support to those with wide-ranging care needs. Without our incredible team of staff and volunteers, we simply wouldn’t be where we are today! We are always looking to welcome people who are passionate, dynamic, and able to celebrate difference.

As a Bank Support Worker, you’ll provide support across our Supported Living Service, Day Service and our Cafés. You’ll be engaging directly with those we support and will make a real difference to individual lives. We support individuals to enable them to engage in sessions, discover and develop skills, abilities and interests, make local community connections and achieve greater independence and fulfilment.

About the role:

• To support individuals within the cafe meet their personal and professional outcomes through mentoring and teaching new skills
• Assist individuals with their personal, social and healthcare needs as required whilst maintaining accurate records
• Provide a safe working environment for all by complying with organisational and regulatory requirements
• Assist individuals in completing day-to-day household tasks including cleaning and food shopping
• To work as part of a team but also to lone work in the community as needed.
• Interact and communicate with the people we support in a way that promotes dignity and respect
• To act as an ambassador for the Trust when liaising with families, carers and other professionals

What are we looking for:

• Responsible, motivated, and honest individuals
• Good communication skills
• Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social care is desirable but not essential
• Knowledge of food hygiene is desirable but not essential

If you would like to apply for this role, please visit https://www.minsteadtrust.org.uk/charity/jobsto complete our application form or to view other available opportunities.

Our Vision at Minstead Trust is to live in a society where people with learning disabilities enjoy fulfilling lives of their own choosing.

As a trust, our mission is to support people with learning disabilities to fully develop their individual potential by providing opportunities, enhancing life skills, ensuring informed choice, and influencing society.

• We appreciate each person. Everyone is different – we respect and celebrate this.
• We’re always learning. We all have something to offer and more to learn.
• We’re always improving. Striving to give our best and to have more impact.
• We push for change. We will challenge society to be fully inclusive.
• We find the joy in everyday life. We have the freedom to be ourselves and enjoy what we do.

We are not licenced to sponsor employees for visas; therefore, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. You need to have, or be able to obtain, right to work in the UK in order to take up this position

All staff working for, or on behalf of Minstead Trust, understand their responsibilities in relation to safeguarding adults at risk and know who to escalate concerns to within Minstead Trust.  

Due to the nature of this employment section your application is subject to a successful Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).   

No terminology in the advert you have seen is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability of sexual orientation, and we will gladly accept applications from all sections of the community.

We are only able to accept direct applications at this time; no agencies please.

Job Type: Zero hours contract

Pay: £11.50 per hour

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Job Description

Would you like a job where you can make a real difference to someone’s life?

Then working for Minstead Trust could be a perfect match for you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us with working within our friendly and dedicated Day Opportunities service located in Southsea, Portsmouth.

Bank Support Worker

£11.50 per hour

At Minstead Trust, we celebrate people by working to provide excellent support to those with wide-ranging care needs. Without our incredible team of staff and volunteers, we simply wouldn’t be where we are today! We are always looking to welcome people who are passionate, dynamic and able to celebrate difference.

As a Bank Support Worker, you’ll provide support across our Day Opportunities Service. You’ll be working with individuals with learning disabilities helping to engage them in a wide range of sessions, inspiring fun and creativity whilst encouraging independence and leading and allowing individuals to live, happy, healthy and fulfilling lives.

The Role:

• Supporting individuals to take part in a range of timetabled sessions.
• Liaising with session leaders
• Assisting individuals with their personal, social and healthcare needs whilst maintaining accurate records.
• Supporting individuals to meet their goals and outcomes in health, wellbeing and independence.
• Working as part of a team as well as lone working within the community as needed.
• Support individuals with everyday tasks as required.

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience of working in a social care setting
• The ability to work calmly and professionally whether alone or, as part of our friendly team!
• The essential capability to build a rapport with colleagues, volunteers and the families and carers of the people we support.
• Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care is desirable but not essential.
• Due to the nature of the role a car driver with access to your own vehicle and willingness/ability to drive a mini-bus, is desirable.

Our Vision at Minstead Trust is to live in a society where people with learning disabilities enjoy fulfilling lives of their own choosing.

As a trust, our mission is to support people with learning disabilities to fully develop their individual potential by providing opportunities, enhancing life skills, ensuring informed choice, and influencing society.

• We appreciate each person. Everyone is different – we respect and celebrate this.
• We’re always learning. We all have something to offer and more to learn.
• We’re always improving. Striving to give our best and to have more impact.
• We push for change. We will challenge society to be fully inclusive.
• We find the joy in everyday life. We have the freedom to be ourselves and enjoy what we do.

To find out more about the Trust, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcslp66ohEM

We are not licenced to sponsor employees for visas; therefore, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. You need to have, or be able to obtain, right to work in the UK in order to take up this position

All staff working for, or on behalf of Minstead Trust, understand their responsibilities in relation to safeguarding adults at risk and know who to escalate concerns to within Minstead Trust.  

Due to the nature of this employment section your application is subject to a successful Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).   

No terminology in the advert you have seen is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability of sexual orientation, and we will gladly accept applications from all sections of the community.

We are only able to accept direct applications at this time; no agencies please.

Pay: £11.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• working with people with learning disabilities: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person