Bank Support Worker
Content + Source + Freshness • 16 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value due to lack of strict qualifications but less stability and career progression potential in casual support roles.
- Flexible work hours for better work-life balance
- Experience in community and social support
- Focus on inclusion and diversification in hiring
- Lower pay may be a trade-off for flexibility
Pros
- Flexible hours suited for part-time job seekers
- Opportunity to gain experience in community support and care roles
- Inclusive hiring practices encourage diverse applicants
Cons
- Casual basis may not provide stable employment
- Lower compensation compared to full-time roles in the sector
- May require emotional labor and resilience
Who it's for
Entry to Mid • Casual, flexible hours
Good fit
- Supportive individuals seeking part-time work
- Candidates looking to enter care professions
- Flexibly-scheduled workforce enthusiasts
Not recommended for
- Professionals seeking full-time work stability
- Those requiring high wage roles
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
- Salary: £9.50 per hour
- Flexible Hours
Do you want to be part of a unique Community where people live, work, learn and celebrate life together?
About Us:
Camphill Milton Keynes Communities is a charity providing unique person centred support, based on a modern view of the Camphill movement, for adults with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum condition, as well as a number of people living in the Milton Keynes area who have a learning disability.
About the Role:
We currently have opportunities for Bank Support Workers to join us on a casual basis alongside our caring and dedicated team of support staff and volunteers. Our team of Bank Support Staff will provide cover for planned and unplanned staff absences as well as bringing specific skills or experiences that we may require for short periods of time. Our values promote the view that everyone here is appreciated for who they are and the special qualities they bring to the community life.
You must be flexible in your availability to work as the role will involve covering a variety of shifts including day, evening, weekends and holiday cover. Regular or set hours cannot be guaranteed as work will be on an ad hoc basis. We may require cover for a day, a weekend or a number of weeks depending on the needs of our community equally you are not committed to accepting regular work however once booked we would share a commitment to the hours agreed.
All of our support workers play a key role in enabling service users to try to achieve their goals and aspirations through person centred support plans and their ongoing development. This role entails, amongst other responsibilities, supporting people with:
- General welfare, housing related tasks and pursuing their social and educational activities.
- Working as part of a team and independently with services users in their own home.
- Managing their personal care, emotional and health needs.
- Lifelong learning opportunities through work-based learning in our varied workshops.
- Maintaining and developing a “cultural life” appropriate for the individual.
- Accessing activities in the wider community.
- Developing independent living skills and learning new skills.
- Making and maintaining relationships with families and friends.
About you:
You don’t need any qualifications as a full induction plus professional training will be provided.
The most important thing is a caring attitude, genuine interest in people and willingness to work in accordance with our Mission and Vision Statement.
Why Join Us?:
- We are keen on staff development! We offer excellent professional and career development and training opportunities, including professional qualifications.
- We promote a diverse, friendly and high-quality working environment.
- We offer the opportunity to work amongst a team of dedicated, creative and supportive colleagues.
- We provide a fully paid DBS, generous holiday and work pension scheme.
If you are interested in this unique opportunity, then please apply by submitting your CV and a short supporting statement, outlining:
“What is it about working with us in this position that interests you and what skills, experience and values can you bring”?
*If you would prefer to complete an application form, you can either download one from the attachments below, email recruitment@camphillmk.co.uk or phone us on 01908 235 000 and we will send an application form to you.
Supporting Documents:
Please Note: we review applications frequently and interviews will take place shortly after we shortlist them. If we feel we have received a sufficient number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert early. Don’t hesitate and apply as soon as possible.
We are an equal opportunities employer that promotes diversity within our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of sexual orientation, race, age, gender, disability, religion or belief.
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK.
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