Young Persons Relief Bank Worker

Homes Plus; Blyth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a difference in the community as a Relief Bank Worker. In this role, you will provide essential support to vulnerable individuals, helping them navigate challenges and improve their quality of life. The position requires a compassionate approach, teamwork, and the ability to work independently during weekends and night shifts. With a commitment to high standards of customer service and a supportive work environment, you'll find opportunities for personal and professional growth while making a positive impact in the lives of others.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Pension with matched contributions

Training and development opportunities

Discounts and offers from shops, cinemas, and more

Qualifications

• Experience supporting vulnerable clients is essential.
• Ability to manage conflicting demands in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to vulnerable individuals in supported housing.
• Assist with administrative tasks within the office and reception.

Skills

Awareness of safeguarding issues

Supporting vulnerable clients

Teamwork

Customer service

Calm under pressure

Job description

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! If you find a role that interests you, please apply — you could be exactly who we're looking for. While experience and a proven track record are valuable, we prioritize candidates who embody our People Promises: doing the right thing, enthusiasm, motivation to grow, community spirit, respect, and enjoyment of work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we are committed to creating inclusive and thriving communities for our customers and employees.

Join a Community That Cares About You!

More About Your Role

We are seeking a Relief Bank Worker (Support Worker) to join our team on a relief/ad-hoc basis. You will provide support across our sites in Blyth, offering basic assistance, advice, and guidance to vulnerable individuals. This includes working with young people aged 16-24 with complex needs living in supported housing.

You will support service users as needed and undertake administrative tasks within the office and reception to assist the wider team. This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, and employment offers depend on receiving two satisfactory references.

We welcome applications from those able to work weekends and unsociable hours, including night shifts, as the role requires independent working.

For more details, please download our job profile available on our website.

More About You

To be considered, you should have an awareness of safeguarding issues and experience supporting vulnerable clients. You will need to work well in a team, support a busy scheme, and remain calm and positive in demanding situations. The ability to assess and manage conflicting demands in a fast-paced environment, along with a commitment to high-standard customer service, is essential.

A UK driving license and access to a vehicle are required, as some travel between two offices will be necessary.

The Benefits

We are a diverse and ambitious organization that offers job security and opportunities for growth. Our environment allows colleagues to flourish and work within fantastic communities alongside inspiring colleagues and customers.

Our benefits include:

• 27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Pension with matched contributions
• Training and development opportunities
• Additional perks such as discounts and offers from shops, cinemas, and more