Bank Support Worker

Disabled Workers Co-operative; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading charity as a Bank Activities Facilitator in Ipswich. Provide vital support to individuals with disabilities by planning engaging sessions and helping them thrive in a supportive environment. This role offers flexibility with various hours and provides significant training and benefits.

Benefits

33 days annual leave, pro-rata

Occupational sick pay

Health cashback plan

Choice of pension schemes

Wellbeing support including mental health resources

Access to ongoing training and development opportunities

Employee assistance helpline

Values in Practice reward scheme

Various tax-saving incentives

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting people.
• Good communicator, patient, and passionate about helping others.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering tailored group sessions.
• Supporting customers to flourish in a day opportunities environment.
• Removing barriers to support participation in sessions.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Positive attitude

Job description

JobDescription :
Papworth Trust Jobs. Supporting Disabled People. East of England.
Bank Activities Facilitator
Salary: £12.60 per hour
Location: Ipswich
Full/Part Time: Bank
Total Weekly Hours: Various
Permanent or Fixed Term: Bank
Disclosure Barring Service: Enhanced check with adult barred
About us:
Papworth Trust is a leading disability charity. Our vision is a world where disabled people are seen for who they are, and our mission is for disabled people to have equality, choice and independence.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates and guarantee an interview to those who meet the minimum job criteria.
We provide ongoing support and adjustments for those working with us that have a disability or long-term health condition and can help you obtain Access to Work funding to support you to do your job. You can ask us about reasonable adjustments you’ll need throughout the application and interview process too. We’d love you to have a positive experience with us, so please call 01480 357200 or email [e-mail] and we’ll happily discuss your needs.
How will I be supporting the work of the Trust?
As part of a team of Activities Facilitators you will deliver a flexible support and activity service that meets the needs of our customers. The people you will be supporting have a range of support needs associated with learning disability, physical disabilities, communication and behaviours.
What does this involve?
• Planning and delivering tailored group sessions
• Supporting customers to flourish in our day opportunities environment
• Removing barriers to support all participants to take part in sessions

Who are we looking for?
We are looking for someone who:
• Has experience in supporting people
• Has a positive attitude
• Is a good communicator, patient, and has a passion for helping people to grow

Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.

What you’ll get in return?
• 33 days of annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part timers)
• annual leave purchase scheme
• occupational sick pay – 6 weeks full/6 weeks half pay after probation
• health cashback plan, with money back on things such as dental/optical
• choice of two pension schemes with an enhanced employer contribution
• plenty of wellbeing support including employee assistance helpline, online apps and mental health first aid and wellbeing discussions
• a ‘Values in Practice’ reward scheme with vouchers for achievements
• various tax saving incentives such as cycle to work, car purchase and pension via salary exchange Involvement in our employee forum and colleague experience groups, making sure your voice is heard
• access to ongoing training, learning and development opportunities, including qualifications

Job Requirements/
Application Instructions:
We’d love to talk
For an informal chat about the role please contact Lyndsay Murty, on 01473 211 671.
Ready to apply? Please send your CV together with a short covering letter, outlining how you meet the requirements of the job and person specification to: [e-mail]
Interested?
The closing date for the role is 15 July 2025
You can find out more about Papworth Trust, our values and what we do here: Papworth Trust - Home
Papworth Trust Jobs. Supporting Disabled People. East of England.

Address: Kirsty Allen
Papworth Trust
IP4 1BN
Ipswich
IP Ipswich
IP4 1BN

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