Support Assistant (18 hours) NEW Bury Council Bury £12,251 Expires on 14/07/2025

Bury Council; Bury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Bury Council is seeking a highly motivated Support Assistant for the Bury Employment Support and Training service. The role involves providing critical support to disabled individuals, enhancing their skills for employment and independence. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills and a supportive approach to customer care.

Benefits

Flexible working

Commitment to equality

Guaranteed interview for certain candidates

Qualifications

• Confident and assertive with excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of social, physical, and emotional needs of individuals.
• Experience in offering practical support.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional and practical support to disabled and disadvantaged customers.
• Collaborate with partners to generate income for the service.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Practical Support Skills

Job description

Bury Employment Support and Training (Bury EST)

About the role

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated individual into a Support Assistant position at Bury Employment Support and Training (Bury EST). This is a fantastic opportunity to work collaboratively with a range of partners and stakeholders to generate income for the Bury EST service and develop income ideas to enable the service to continue operating as a Trading Account.

The ideal candidate will provide the highest standards of professional and practical support to disabled and disadvantaged customers under the guidance of the Bury EST Team Leader, Assistant Team Leader, and operational staff. The goal is to develop individuals' skills to reach their potential, whether in employment or in life skills and independence.

Person Specification

Our ideal candidate will be confident and assertive, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. They will have knowledge and understanding of the social, physical, and emotional needs of people, with evidence of experience and skills in offering practical support.

Working Hours

Normal hours are 18 hours per week, typically over three days from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday (specific days to be confirmed). Depending on service requirements, you may be required to work on a rota basis.

About Bury

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please ensure your application/CV covers your full employment history, noting any gaps. References will be required for the past ten years, and character references are not accepted.

As a Corporate Parent, ensure that your work considers care-experienced young people, promotes their life chances, and empowers them to influence policies and decisions affecting them.

Benefits of working for Bury Council

For details, visit 'A good employer | greater jobs'. We support flexible working where appropriate and are committed to equality. We guarantee an interview for disabled people, care leavers, armed forces personnel, and carers who meet the essential criteria.

Next steps

For an informal chat about the role, contact Helen Whittle or Suzanne Quinton at 0161 253 6588.