Bank Support Worker

Yvonne Lewis Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Bank Support Workers to provide essential support to vulnerable individuals across London. This role offers flexible hours, allowing you to work when needed while making a significant impact on the lives of those facing mental health challenges, substance misuse, and homelessness. You'll collaborate with professionals to deliver holistic care, ensuring a safe environment for clients. If you're passionate about helping others and want the flexibility to balance work and life, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates

Flexible working hours

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Diverse working settings

Qualifications

• Experience with vulnerable individuals in mental health, substance misuse, or homelessness.
• Ability to handle challenging situations with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical support to clients facing complex issues.
• Help clients develop life skills and access necessary services.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Crisis Intervention

Flexibility

Education

Qualifications in Health and Social Care

Psychology

Job description

Location: Various locations across London

Job Type: Bank/Zero-hour contract

Salary: Competitive hourly rates

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals? Do you have experience supporting children, young people, and adults facing mental health challenges, substance misuse, and homelessness? If so, we want you to join our dynamic team of Bank Support Workers across London. We are seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to provide essential support to our clients who are navigating complex issues.

As a bank support worker, you will work flexible hours, covering shifts when needed at different locations throughout London. This is an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact while maintaining a flexible work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide emotional and practical support to children, young people, and adults with mental health issues, drug and alcohol misuse, and those experiencing homelessness.
2. Help clients develop life skills, promote independence, and facilitate access to necessary services, such as healthcare and housing.
3. Create and maintain a safe and supportive environment, ensuring the well-being of all clients.
4. Work collaboratively with other professionals, such as social workers, healthcare staff, and housing teams, to deliver holistic care.
5. Monitor and record the progress of clients, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.

Essential Requirements:

1. Experience working with vulnerable children, young people, and adults in mental health, substance misuse, or homelessness services.
2. Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle challenging situations with empathy and professionalism.
3. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
4. Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and nights across different locations in London.
5. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people.

Desirable:

1. Relevant qualifications in health and social care, psychology, or a related field.
2. Experience in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
3. Current DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).

Benefits:

1. Competitive hourly rates.
2. Flexible working hours to fit around your schedule.
3. Ongoing training and development opportunities.
4. The chance to work in diverse settings across London and gain experience with a wide range of clients.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives and have the flexibility to work across London, we’d love to hear from you! Join us in supporting vulnerable individuals across London. Together, we can make a difference.