Bank support Worker
Job description
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Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.
We are looking for an outstanding Bank Support Worker with a passion for delivering excellent care.
You’ll have the opportunity to work bank shifts at Cygnet Trinity Lodge. This is a specialist residential service for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. The team supports people who have behaviours that may challenge and associated mental or physical health needs.
Located in the heart of a residential part of Lockerbie, the service has an abundance of community-based activities and facilities. The people we support are encouraged to be involved in the local community as much or as little as they wish to be.
At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.
You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.
Apply now to enjoy flexibility while reaping the rewards of providing the very best care – and making a huge difference to our service users and their families.
Your day-to-day…
- Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care
- Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support
- Learn about individuals’ specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
- Assist with medical & welfa
re needs - Report on medical & welfare needs as required
- Safeguard
- Maintain a safe, clean environment for all
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
- Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
- Regular coaching & appraisal
- Expert supervision & peer support
- Employee discount savings
- £13.00 per/hour plus 12.1% holiday allowance
You are…
- Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives
- An excellent communicator & a good team player
- Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
- Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced PVG check.
Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.
What next?
If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.
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Key skills
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Application advice
5 AI-generated recommendations to maximise your chances.
⭐ Highlight your learning disabilities experience at the top as this specialist residential service focuses on adults with complex needs
📊 Quantify your care experience: "Supported 8 residents with challenging behaviours, achieving 95% incident reduction"
🌐 Emphasise community integration skills as Trinity Lodge encourages local community involvement
🎯 Mention PVG clearance status prominently as enhanced checks are mandatory for this role
🤝 Showcase flexible working experience as this bank position requires adaptability across different shifts
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- •Supported 12 adults with learning disabilities through person-centred care plans, achieving 90% satisfaction scores in quarterly reviews
- •Managed challenging behaviours using de-escalation techniques, reducing incident reports by 40% over 6-month period
- •Facilitated community integration activities for 8 service users, increasing local engagement participation by 65%
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Cygnet Healthcare's commitment to transforming lives through specialist residential care aligns perfectly with my passion for supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. My experience in challenging behaviour management and person-centred care planning makes me well-suited for the Bank Support Worker position at Trinity Lodge.
My background in learning disabilities support has equipped me with the skills to provide flexible, empathetic care while promoting service user independence. I understand the importance of community integration and have successfully supported residents in engaging with local activities at their own pace.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you approach supporting someone with learning disabilities who displays challenging behaviours?
- ›What safeguarding procedures would you follow if you suspected abuse?
- ›How do you document and report on medical and welfare needs?
- ›Describe your experience with person-centred care planning
- ›How would you support service user independence while ensuring safety?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you helped someone overcome a difficult challenge
- ›Describe a situation where you had to work flexibly to meet changing needs
- ›Give an example of when you had to communicate sensitive information to a team
- ›Tell me about a time you had to remain calm in a stressful situation
- ›Describe how you've supported someone to integrate into their community
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you helped someone overcome a difficult challenge
Describe a situation where you had to work flexibly to meet changing needs