Bank Support Worker - Supported Living

Making Space; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in the UK is seeking Bank Support Workers to assist adults in living independently. The role involves medication assistance, accessing community services, and varied domestic tasks. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and be adaptable to clients' needs. This position offers flexible hours, with a competitive pay rate of £12.60 per hour and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Wagestream access

Lifestyle benefits

Holiday purchase scheme

Pension scheme

Paid sick leave

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to support adults on a person-centered basis.
• Willingness to help clients achieve independent living.
• Ability to respond to clients' needs with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support adults in living independently and accessing the community.
• Assist clients with medication and domestic tasks.
• Think on your feet and adapt to varied daily situations.

Skills

Empathy

Flexibility

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

We have an opportunity available for Bank Support Workers – Supported Living to join the team across both Millstone Court, LA1 2DH and The Reeds, LA1 5QQ based in Lancaster.

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Our focus on Kind Hearts is about generously building empathy and connection to create a sense of belonging. We believe that every person deserves to feel like they are a valued and respected.

Tailor making is about nurturing unique relationships to make every day count. We understand that every person's needs circumstances are different, so we strive to provide customised support and assistance to ensure all those in our care are able to live their best lives.

Dreaming Big is about 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 is about committing bravely to working in ways that take us to new places. We believe that our team at Making Space really do make a real change to those we serve and we must be willing to take risks and be bold in our decision making.

Being ready is about responding to whatever comes our way by moving forward together. We know too well that life can be unpredictable but by working together and being prepared we can overcome any obstacles.

At Making Space we are committed to making a difference in the lives of those in our care, we live and breathe our core values and our looking for likeminded individuals to join our team on our mission to make a positive impact to those in our community who need us most.

Responsibilities

Looking for a job where you can make a real difference in people's lives?

Look no further than working with us here at Making Space! As a Support Worker in Supported Living you'll be supporting 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. That's why 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.

Salary: £12.60 per hour

Hours: On a bank basis, weekend work and flexible hours

At Making Space we are a team that are 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., We are constantly reviewing our benefits packages to ensure our employees are receiving the very best company perks and we are always seeking out further additions.

Benefits

• 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),
• We pay double time for Xmas 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; did you know 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.