Bank Support Worker – Mental Health Residential Home
Location: Lombrand Residential Home
Position: Bank Support Worker (Flexible Hours)
Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour
Shift Patterns:
- Day Shift: 8:00am – 8:00pm
- Night Shift: 8:00pm – 8:00am
Join Our Team
Lombrand Residential Home is looking for compassionate, reliable, and enthusiastic Bank Support Workers to join our dedicated team. We provide 24-hour residential support for 17 adults with a range of mental health conditions, helping each resident to live as independently as possible while maintaining their dignity, choice, and wellbeing.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys making a positive difference in people's lives. Whether you already have experience in care or are looking to begin a career in the health and social care sector, we welcome your application. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.
About the Role
As a Bank Support Worker, you will play an essential role in supporting residents with their daily lives, promoting independence, encouraging social inclusion, and ensuring a safe, welcoming, and homely environment.
No two days are the same, and you will work closely with colleagues to provide person-centred care tailored to each resident's individual needs.
Key Responsibilities
Your duties will include:
- Providing high-quality, person-centred support to residents with a variety of mental health conditions.
- Building positive, professional relationships with residents, encouraging independence, confidence, and wellbeing.
- Supporting residents with daily living skills and promoting choice and dignity at all times.
- Planning, organising, and participating in meaningful activities to encourage engagement, social interaction, and personal development.
- Administering medication safely and accurately in line with company policies and procedures (full medication training provided).
- Completing accurate daily records, reports, and documentation.
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable home environment by carrying out general housekeeping and cleaning duties.
- Preparing and cooking simple meals when required, ensuring dietary needs and food hygiene standards are met.
- Monitoring residents' wellbeing and reporting any concerns promptly to senior staff.
- Supporting residents during appointments, outings, or recreational activities where required.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure continuity of care and excellent communication across all shifts.
- Following safeguarding procedures, health and safety policies, and all relevant care standards.
What We're Looking For
We are seeking individuals who are:
- Caring, compassionate, and patient.
- Reliable, flexible, and committed to delivering high-quality care.
- Excellent communicators with strong interpersonal skills.
- Able to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
- Positive team players who enjoy working collaboratively.
- Organised, responsible, and able to use their own initiative.
- Respectful of confidentiality and committed to treating all residents with dignity and respect.
- Willing to learn and develop through ongoing training.
Previous experience in health and social care is desirable but not essential, as full induction and comprehensive training will be provided.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay of £12.71 per hour.
- Flexible bank hours to suit your availability.
- Full induction and comprehensive training programme.
- Medication administration training.
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
- A friendly, supportive, and experienced team environment.
- The opportunity to gain valuable experience in mental health care.
- A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to people's lives every day.
Why Join Lombrand Residential Home?
At Lombrand Residential Home, we believe that every resident deserves compassionate, respectful, and person-centred support. Our staff work together to create a warm, supportive environment where residents feel safe, valued, and empowered to achieve their personal goals.
If you are passionate about supporting people with mental health needs and would like to become part of a caring and dedicated team, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us make a positive difference every day.
Pay: £12.71-£19.06 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
