Bank Support Worker - Supported Living

Making Space Charity; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Rotherham is seeking a Bank Support Worker. The role involves helping adults live independently while providing medication assistance and community access. Successful applicants will demonstrate their commitment to the values of empathy, tailoring support, and courage. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including access to wages as you earn, holiday options, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Wagestream – Access up to 30% of your wages

Up to 28 days holidays per year

Double pay on key holidays

Career progression opportunities

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people in a Supported Living environment is essential.
• On-the-job training and professional qualifications available.

Responsibilities

• Support adults to live independently and move towards independent accommodation.
• Assist with medication, community access, and domestic tasks.
• Understand and respond to clients' needs.

Skills

Experience supporting people with Mental Health

Experience with Learning Difficulties

Building relationships

Positive attitude

Patience

Good sense of humor

Job description

Overview

We have an opportunity available for a Bank Support Worker to join the team at Ivanhoe Community Supported Living based in Rotherham, S66 9EF.

Please click here for further details about the service.

Salary: £12.60 per hour

At Making Space, we are a team driven by strong 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.

Kind Hearts involves building empathy and connection to foster a sense of belonging, ensuring everyone feels valued and respected.

Tailor Making focuses on nurturing unique relationships and providing customized support to help individuals live their best lives.

Dreaming Big encourages imagination and confidence to take the first step towards new possibilities.

Having Courage means working bravely and being willing to take risks to make a real difference.

Being Ready is about responding to challenges collaboratively and proactively to overcome obstacles.

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

Responsibilities

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

Join us at Making Space! 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.

Your tasks will include medication assistance, community access, and domestic tasks. No two days are the same, so you need to think on your feet and understand our clients' needs with a positive attitude.

We value your personal qualities over formal qualifications; building relationships and ensuring our tenants' happiness are key. If you enjoy the little moments of life and want to help others live full, happy lives, we want to hear from you!

Patience and a good sense of humor are essential. If you possess these qualities, apply online now—it takes just a minute!

A full Job Description can be found here.

Qualifications

Experience supporting people with Mental Health and Learning Difficulties in a Supported Living environment is essential. We will support you with on-the-job training and opportunities for professional qualifications if desired.

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

Benefits

We regularly review and enhance our benefits package, which currently includes:

• 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 pay on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day
• Option to buy and sell up to 2 weeks of holiday (statutory limits apply)
• Access to learning resources via our e-portal
• Opportunities for qualifications in Health and Social Care, Management, Admin, and CPD
• Career progression with at least half of senior roles filled internally
• Travel schemes including cycle to work, car maintenance, and 45p per mile expenses
• Colleague engagement awards
• Pension scheme with a minimum 3% employer contribution
• Paid sick leave

Please note: Due to service user preference, applications are only accepted from females for this post. We actively recruit for both genders and other vacancies are available on our portal.

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

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the UK.