Bank Support Worker - Extra Care service

Making Space Charity; Darlington; 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 Darlington. In this fulfilling role, you will provide essential support to adults, helping them to live independently in their own homes. Your responsibilities will include medication assistance, community engagement, and domestic support, ensuring that each client enjoys a full and happy life. This organization values relationship building and personal connection over formal qualifications, offering on-the-job training and opportunities for professional development. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in your community, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Wagestream – Access up to 30% of wages as earned

Lifestyle benefits through Bravo Benefits

Up to 28 days holidays per year

Double time pay for Christmas and New Year’s Day

Ability to buy and sell holiday

Access to learning library

Investment in qualifications

Career progression opportunities

Travel schemes including cycle to work

Pension Scheme with employer contribution

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• Opportunity to undertake professional qualifications.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Relationship Building

Problem Solving

Medication Assistance

Education

On-the-job training

Professional qualifications in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

We have an opportunity available for a Bank Support Worker to join the team at our Darlington Extra Care service, Rosemary Court based in Darlington County Durham DL1 1UB.

Salary: £12 per hour

Hours: On bank basis

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-centered basis to live independently in their own apartments.

Your responsibilities will include medication assistance, accessing the community, and helping with domestic tasks. Your days will be varied, and no two days will be the same. We are looking for someone who can think on their feet and truly understand our clients' needs.

We value your ability to build relationships with our service users and fellow colleagues over formal qualifications. If you find joy in the little moments of life and can ensure our tenants are living a full and happy life, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

No prior industry experience or specific qualifications are required for this role. On joining Making Space, you will receive on-the-job training and the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications if desired.

Benefits

We are constantly reviewing our benefits packages to ensure our employees receive the best company perks. 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 Health and Social Care, Management, Admin, and other professional development
• Career progression opportunities, with at least half of our senior posts filled internally
• 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 will receive safeguarding training. Making Space is an equal opportunities employer.

Applications are only accepted from those who are legally entitled to live and work within the United Kingdom.