Arborvitae Care Services

Bank Support Worker

Manchester M1 7DF

Key information

Pay
Salary not listed
Hours
Part-time
Contract
Temporary
Remote working
On-site
Posted date
14 Aug 2026
Closing date
13 Sep 2026

About this role

About the Role

We are recruiting experienced Support Workers to work across a variety of adult and

children's services, including residential homes, supported living, and community-based settings. You'll support individuals with a range of needs, including learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, physical disabilities, emotional and behavioural needs, and complex care requirements.

We offer short-term and long-term placements, with a variety of shift patterns available, including

  • Day shifts
  • Waking nights
  • 24-hour shifts
  • Weekday and weekend work

Whether you're looking for full-time hours or flexible work to fit around other commitments, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

  • Providing person-centred care and support tailored to individual needs
  • Encouraging independence and promoting choice
  • Assisting with daily living tasks, meal preparation, and household duties
  • Supporting individuals to access the community and attend appointments
  • Building positive, professional relationships with service users
  • Administering medication where trained and required
  • Maintaining accurate records and reporting any concerns
  • Promoting safeguarding, dignity, respect, and the highest standards of care at all times

Pay & Benefits

  • £13.50 per hour – Day rate
  • £15.50 per hour – Waking Night rate
  • £62 Sleep-in Rate
  • Flexible shifts to suit your availability
  • Bi-Weekly pay
  • Short and long-term placements available
  • Opportunities across both adult and children's services
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Friendly, supportive consultants who are always on hand to help

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 months' experience as a Support Worker
  • Experience working with adults and/or children in residential, supported living, or

similar care settings

  • Compassionate, reliable, and professional attitude
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Right to work in the UK
  • Enhanced Adult & Child DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care or similar
  • Full UK driving licence