Bank Support Assistant

Sanctuary Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts and rewards from retailers

Health and well-being plans

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Sanctuary Group is seeking a Bank Support Assistant in Sheffield to join our mental health service at 17a Studfield Court. The role involves supporting people with mental health needs, encouraging daily living skills, and promoting social inclusion within a compassionate, community-focused team.

You will work on a flexible, as-needed basis with pay at £13.15 per hour and opportunities to develop through training and encouragement. This not-for-profit organisation reinvests in staff and services.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards it.
• Proficient technology/IT skills (Microsoft Office and similar).
• Excellent communication skills to build relationships with customers, families and agencies.
• Experience working effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support customers with mental health needs to build confidence and reach their potential.
• Provide a hands-on, high-quality support service.
• Encourage daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping and community involvement.
• Promote social inclusion and help customers develop resilience and self-esteem.
• Work with agencies on behalf of customers, encouraging choice and acting as an advocate when needed.
• Maintain a safe environment and follow relevant regulations and practices.
• Caring, approachable nature.
• Ability to keep accurate records and share information clearly with the team.
• Excellent communication skills to build positive relationships with customers, families and agencies.
• Experience working effectively as part of a team.
• Positive and accepting approach to customers whatever their needs.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Department: Health and Social Care (Qualified and Non-Qualifie

Operation: Sanctuary Supported Living

Closing Date: .

Requisition: 224737

Bank Support Assistant

17a Studfield Court, Studfield Crescent, Sheffield, S6 4SP

£13.15 per hour

Hours as and when required

Empower others to thrive

We’re proud to be recognised as the 2025 Housing with Care Employer of the Year – and we’re excited to welcome a new Support Assistant to our vibrant mental health service at 17a Studfield Court, Studfield Crescent, Sheffield, S6 4SP.

You’ll be part of a compassionate, community-focused team supporting people with mental health needs, that puts people first – every single day. #BeYourBest is more than a hashtag – it’s our commitment to helping our people grow, thrive, and feel valued. We’ll support you with the tools, training, and encouragement to reach your full potential, while celebrating your individuality and the difference you make every day.

As a not-for-profit organisation, we reinvest in our people and our services, celebrating individuality and helping you thrive both personally and professionally.

Your role

• Support customers with mental health needs to build confidence and reach their potential
• Provide a hands-on, high-quality support service
• Encourage daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping and community involvement
• Promote social inclusion and help customers develop resilience and self-esteem
• Work with agencies on behalf of customers, encouraging choice and acting as an advocate when needed
• Maintain a safe environment and follow relevant regulations and practices
• Caring, approachable nature
• Ability to keep accurate records and share information clearly with the team
• Excellent communication skills to build positive relationships with customers, families and agencies
• Experience working effectively as part of a team
• Positive and accepting approach to customers whatever their needs
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards it
• Proficient technology/IT skills (Microsoft Office and similar)

Your rewards

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

Some rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria – visit our website for more information.

Job ref: 224737

Inclusion is one of our core values. We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process in line with our Disability Confident employer status.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.

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