Bank Support Worker - Extra Care

Making Space Charity; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Bank Support Worker to join their team in Ellesmere Port. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential support to adults, helping them live independently in their own homes. Your responsibilities will include medication assistance and engaging with clients in a meaningful way. The organization values personal qualities such as patience and a sense of humor over formal qualifications, and offers comprehensive training and development opportunities. With a strong commitment to community impact, this position is perfect for those looking to make a difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Wagestream – Access up to 30% of your wages as you earn

Lifestyle benefits through Bravo Benefits

Up to 28 days holidays per year

Double time pay for Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day

Access to library of learning

Investment in qualifications in Health and Social Care

Career progression opportunities

Travel schemes including cycle to work

Pension Scheme with a minimum 3% employer contribution

Paid Sick leave

Qualifications

• No prior experience or specific qualifications needed.
• On-the-job training provided for new hires.

Responsibilities

• Support adults to live independently in their apartments.
• Assist with medication, community access, and domestic tasks.

Skills

Patience

Relationship Building

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

No specific qualifications required

Job description

Overview

We have an opportunity available for a Bank Support Worker to join the team at Hartley Place based in Ellesmere Port, CH65 7DJ.

Salary: £12.00 hourly

At Making Space we are a team that is driven by a strong set of company values that guide us in our mission to make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve in our community.

Our values of Kind Hearts, Tailor Making, Dreaming Big, Having Courage, and Being Ready are at the core of everything we do.

Responsibilities

As a Support Worker in Extra Care, you'll be supporting adults on a person-centred basis to live independently in their own apartments. Your responsibilities will include medication assistance, accessing the community, and domestic tasks. We're looking for someone who can think on their feet and truly understand our clients' needs with a big smile that lights up our service users' faces.

We're not too concerned about qualifications for this role; we're more interested in your values and how you build relationships with our service users and fellow colleagues. Patience and a sense of humour are key qualities we're looking for, so if you represent these traits, we encourage you to apply online now!

Qualifications

It’s important to note that you do not need prior industry experience or any specific qualifications to be considered for this role. On joining Making Space, you will be supported step by step with on-the-job training as well as the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications if desired and required for your role.

We are seeking individuals who can showcase that their personal values align with ours here at Making Space.

Benefits

Our current benefits include:

• Wagestream – Access up to 30% of your wages as you earn.
• Lifestyle benefits through Bravo Benefits and Health service discounts.
• Up to 28 days holidays per year including bank holidays (pro rata for part-time).
• Double time pay for Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day.
• Ability to buy and sell up to 2 weeks holiday – statutory limits apply.
• Access to our library of learning through our e-portal.
• Investment in qualifications in levels 2-6 in Health and Social Care, Management, Admin, and other continuous professional development.
• Career progression opportunities with at least half of our senior posts filled internally through promotion.
• Travel schemes including cycle to work, car maintenance, and 40p per mile travel expenses.
• Colleague engagement hub with monthly and annual awards.
• Pension Scheme with a minimum 3% employer contribution.
• Paid Sick leave.

Successful applicants will be subject to employment checks, including DBS and reference checks, and provided with safeguarding training. Making Space is an equal opportunities employer.

We can only accept applications from those who are legally entitled to live and work within the United Kingdom.