Bank Support Assistant

Sanctuary Supported Living; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Sheffield is looking for a Bank Support Assistant to provide hands-on support for customers with mental health needs. The role involves encouraging independence and aiding in the development of daily living skills. Ideal candidates should have a caring attitude, excellent communication skills, and experience working in a team. The position offers various employee benefits, including health plans and learning opportunities.

Benefits

Online discounts and rewards

Health and well-being plans

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• A caring and approachable nature with a confident attitude.
• Ability to keep accurate records and communicate clearly.
• Experience working as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to customers with mental health needs.
• Encourage development of daily living skills.
• Maintain a safe environment and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Caring nature

Communication skills

Teamwork experience

Positive approach

Education

Level 2 NVQ Health and Social Care

Job description

Role of Bank Support Assistant

The role of Bank Support Assistant will include:

• Providing support to encourage our customers with mental health needs to maximise their own potential
• Providing a high quality, hands‑on support service
• Encouraging customers to develop their daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping and being a part of their community
• Encouraging social inclusion and helping customers to build their confidence, resilience, and self‑esteem
• Working with statutory and non‑statutory agencies on behalf of the customers and actively encouraging choice and involvement, or acting as an advocate when required
• Maintaining a safe environment for customers, providing support in accordance with relevant regulations, procedures, and practices

Skills and experiences

• A caring, approachable nature and a confident ‘can‑do’ attitude
• Ability to keep accurate records and clearly communicate relevant information to team members
• Excellent communication skills to build positive relationships with customers, families, and internal and external agencies
• Experience of working as a member of a team
• A positive and accepting approach to customers whatever their needs
• Level 2 NVQ Health and Social Care, or willingness to work towards it

Are you ready to be your best?

Brilliant work deserves brilliant benefits! As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary Supported Living a great place to work, here are just some of the ways we’ll reward you:

• A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers
• Health and well‑being plans
• A wide range of learning and development opportunities

Job Reference

224737

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Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.