Bank Support Worker - Respite Service

Making Space Charity; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stream – wage access

Electric Car Scheme

Bravo Benefits

Holiday entitlement up to 28 days

Double time on holidays

Learning e-portal

Career progression

Job summary

Making Space is recruiting a Bank Support Worker for Swallow Lodge in Lincoln (LN6 8UZ). The role offers £13.12 per hour with various hours.

Successful applicants will receive safeguarding training and DBS checks as part of the process, and the charity emphasizes its values and commitment to person-centered care. No prior industry experience is required; on joining Making Space you will receive step‑by‑step on‑the‑job training and the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications if

Qualifications

• No prior industry experience required.
• On joining Making Space you will receive step‑by‑step on‑the‑job training and the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications if desired and required for your role.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care and unwavering support to service users, particularly those with learning disabilities, complex needs, and behaviour that challenges.
• Provide personal care, administer medication, and assist with domestic tasks.
• Create an environment of warmth and care that supports service users feel seen and valued.
• Adjust your approach to each individual's unique needs, ensuring they receive the highest level of care possible.
• Tackle any challenges that may arise with unwavering determination, knowing that your presence alone brings comfort.

Job description

We have an opportunity available for a Bank Support Worker to join the team at Swallow Lodge based in Lincoln, LN6 8UZ.

Salary: £13.12 per hour

Hours: Various

Values

We live and breathe our values: Kind Hearts, Tailor Making, Dreaming Big, Having Courage and Being Ready. These guide our approach to service and are integral to the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care and unwavering support to service users, particularly those with learning disabilities, complex needs, and behaviour that challenges.
• Provide personal care, administer medication, and assist with domestic tasks.
• Create an environment of warmth and care that supports service users feel seen and valued.
• Adjust your approach to each individual's unique needs, ensuring they receive the highest level of care possible.
• Tackle any challenges that may arise with unwavering determination, knowing that your presence alone brings comfort.

Qualifications

No prior industry experience or specific qualifications are required. On joining Making Space you will receive step‑by‑step on‑the‑job training and the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications if desired and required for your role. Candidates must align with our personal values.

Benefits

• Stream – Access up to 30% of your wages as you earn
• Electric Car Scheme (subject to salary sacrifice & National Minimum Wage regulations)
• Lifestyle benefits through Bravo Benefits and Health service discounts
• Up to 28 days holidays per year including bank holidays (pro‑rated for part‑time)
• Double time for Xmas day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
• Holiday buy and sell up to 2 weeks – statutory limits apply
• Access to learning e‑portal
• Qualifications funding for Level 2‑6 in Health and Social Care, Management, Admin plus CPD
• Career progression opportunities – internal promotion of senior posts
• Travel schemes – cycle to work, car maintenance and £0.55 per mile travel expenses
• Colleague engagement hub with monthly and annual awards
• Pension Scheme – 3% employer contribution minimum
• Paid sick leave

Additional Information

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