Bank Support Worker - Residential

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking charity as a Bank Support Worker, where your compassion and dedication will make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs. You'll provide essential care and support, embodying core values like empathy and courage. Enjoy a supportive environment that fosters personal growth, with opportunities for professional development in health and social care. With a competitive hourly wage and a range of benefits, this role offers a chance to be part of a mission-driven team committed to making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Wagestream access

Health service discounts

Up to 28 days holiday

Double pay for holidays

Buy and sell holiday

Learning resources access

Internal promotion opportunities

Travel schemes

Colleague engagement awards

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• No prior experience or specific qualifications required.
• On-the-job training and professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care and support to service users.
• Assist with personal care and medication administration.
• Create a warm environment for service users.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

Health and Social Care Qualifications

Job description

Overview

We have an opportunity available for a Bank Support Worker to join the team at Rivacre House based in Ellesmere Port, CH66 1LZ.

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Salary: £12.60 hourly

At Making Space, we are a team driven by strong company values that guide us in our mission to positively impact the lives of those we serve in our community.

Our core values are Kind Hearts, Tailor Making, Dreaming Big, Having Courage, and Being Ready.

Our Values

• Kind Hearts: Generously building empathy and connection to foster a sense of belonging, ensuring everyone feels valued and respected.
• Tailor Making: Nurturing unique relationships and providing customised support to meet individual needs.
• Dreaming Big: Harnessing imagination to build confidence and inspire taking the first step towards possibilities.
• Having Courage: Working bravely and boldly, willing to take risks to make a real difference.
• Being Ready: Responding to challenges by moving forward together, overcoming obstacles through teamwork and preparation.

We are committed to making a difference and are looking for like-minded individuals to join our mission.

Responsibilities

As a Bank Support Worker, you will embody our core values by providing exceptional care and support to service users, especially those with learning disabilities, complex needs, and challenging behaviour.

Your tasks include personal care, medication administration, and assisting with domestic tasks. You will create a warm environment that makes service users feel seen and valued.

As a tailored supporter, you will adapt your approach to meet each individual's needs, and with courage, face challenges with determination, knowing your presence provides comfort.

For a full job description, please see here.

Qualifications

No prior experience or specific qualifications are required to apply. We will support you with on-the-job training and opportunities for professional development, including qualifications in health and social care if desired.

We seek individuals whose personal values align with ours at Making Space.

Benefits

We continually review and improve our benefits package, which currently includes:

• Wagestream – access up to 30% of wages as you earn
• Lifestyle benefits and health service discounts
• Up to 28 days holiday including bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
• Double pay for Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day
• Buy and sell up to 2 weeks holiday (statutory limits apply)
• Access to learning resources via our e-portal
• Qualifications in health and social care levels 2-6, management, admin, and CPD options
• Opportunities for internal promotion, with at least half of senior roles filled internally
• Travel schemes including cycle to work, car maintenance, and 40p per mile expenses
• Colleague engagement awards
• Pension scheme with a minimum 3% employer contribution
• Paid sick leave

Applicants will undergo employment checks, including DBS and references, and will receive safeguarding training. Making Space is an equal opportunities employer.

Applications are only accepted from those legally entitled to work in the UK.