Bank Support Worker - Supported Living

Making Space Charity; Congleton; On-site; GBP 14,320 - 20,395; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stream access up to 30% of wages

Electric Car Scheme

Health service discounts

Up to 28 days holidays

Double pay for Christmas and New Year

Career progression opportunities

Travel schemes

Pension Scheme with 3% contribution

Paid Sick leave

Job summary

A community support organization based in Congleton is seeking a Bank Support Worker. This role focuses on providing personalized support to adults with complex needs, helping them live independently. Key responsibilities include assisting with medication, community access, and daily tasks. Applicants do not need industry experience; rather, a caring attitude and key personal qualities are essential. Competitive pay at £12.60 per hour and various employee benefits are offered, including training opportunities and a robust pension scheme.

Qualifications

• No prior industry experience required.
• Must display key qualities like patience and empathy.
• Willingness to undertake on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to tenants.
• Assist with medication and community access.
• Help with budgeting and domestic tasks.

Skills

Patience

Sense of humour

Empathy

Job description

Job Details

We have an opportunity available for a Bank Support Worker to join the team at Mount Pleasant Supported Housing based in Cheshire, CW12 3EX. The service provides support in the Congleton area to people with complex support needs and provides one-to-one support to tenants living at the scheme, including shopping, budgeting, housing management and socialisation.

Salary £12.60 per hour. Hours: Bank.

Our Values

• Kind Hearts - Generously building empathy and connection to create a sense of belonging. We believe that every person deserves to feel valued and respected.
• Tailor Making - Nurturing unique relationships to make every day count. We understand that each person’s needs and circumstances are different, so we strive to provide customised support and assistance to ensure all those in our care can live their best lives.
• Dreaming Big - Harnessing imagination to generate confidence in ourselves and others to take the first step. We believe that anything is possible when we set our minds to it and we are 100% dedicated to helping others believe in themselves too.
• Having Courage - Committing bravely to working in ways that take us to new places. We believe our team at Making Space makes real change for those we serve and we must be willing to take risks and be bold in our decision‑making.
• Being Ready - Responding to whatever comes our way by moving forward together. We know life can be unpredictable, but by working together and being prepared we can overcome any obstacles.

About the Role

As a Support Worker in Supported Living, you'll support adults on a person‑centered basis to live independently, helping them move towards independent accommodation. From medication assistance to accessing the community and domestic tasks, your days will be varied, and no two days will be the same.

We are 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, a sense of humour, and a big smile that lights up our service users’ faces are key qualities we’re looking for.

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.

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 rata for part time)
• We pay double time for Christmas day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
• Our employees can buy and sell up to 2 weeks holiday – statutory limits apply
• Access to our library of learning through our e‑portal
• Want to upskill? We will invest in you and provide you with qualifications in level 2–6 in Health and Social Care, Management, Admin plus other continuous professional development should you wish to further your career within Social Care.
• We invest heavily in your career progression; at least half of our senior posts are filled internally through promotion.
• Travel schemes including cycle to work, car maintenance and 45p per mile travel expenses.
• We run a colleague engagement hub with monthly and annual colleague awards.
• Pension Scheme 3% employer contribution as a minimum.
• Paid Sick leave

Successful applicants will be subject to employment checks, including DBS and references 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.