We are looking for compassionate, reliable and dedicated Bank Support Workers to join our team in Luton.
We support young people aged 16 and above in a semi-independent setting, helping them develop confidence, independence and the practical skills they need for their future.
If you are someone who is genuinely committed to supporting young people, building positive relationships and seeing them make progress, we would love to hear from you.
Job type: Bank Staff
Location: Luton
Shift and Schedule: Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends.
Your Role
As a Support Worker, you will provide practical and emotional support while helping young people work towards their individual goals.
Responsibilities will include:
- Building positive, professional relationships with young people.
- Supporting independent living skills such as cooking, budgeting, shopping and maintaining a home.
- Supporting young people with appointments, education and community activities.
- Delivering meaningful key work sessions.
- Promoting positive behaviour and using appropriate prevention and de-escalation strategies.
- Monitoring wellbeing and reporting safeguarding concerns appropriately.
- Completing accurate daily records, weekly reports and other required documentation.
- Working alongside colleagues, social workers, local authorities and other professionals.
- Supporting medication administration where appropriately trained and authorised.
- Maintaining a safe, respectful and supportive environment.
Requirements
We are looking for people who are:
- Caring, patient, positive and resilient.
- Confident communicating with young people and professionals.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Reliable and flexible.
- Comfortable working days, nights, weekends and 24-hour shifts.
- Experienced in residential childcare, supported accommodation, supported living, social care or a similar setting. Experience with young people is desirable.
A full UK driving licence is desirable and applicants based in Luton or the surrounding areas are preferred due to the nature of the bank role and shift requirements.
A Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care, Residential Childcare or another relevant subject is desirable. Relevant experience will also be considered.
Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. Successful applicants will be required to complete our recruitment and screening process, including:
- Enhanced DBS checks, where applicable.
- Two satisfactory references.
- Existing Right to work and identity checks.
- Relevant employment and qualification checks.
- Required induction and training.
Why Essential Living Care?
We want our staff to feel supported, valued and able to grow.
You can expect:
- Competitive pay rates.
- Flexible bank work.
- Ongoing training and development.
- Opportunities for career progression.
- Supportive management and a strong team environment.
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference in young people's lives.
Ready to Join Us?
This role is about more than providing support. It's about encouraging independence, celebrating progress and being a consistent, positive presence in a young person's life. If you are compassionate, dependable and ready to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Essential Living Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Work Location: In person – Luton
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
Shift:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Work days:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Luton, Bedfordshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Support Worker/ Care assistant: 1 year (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
