Bank Floating Support Assistant

Sanctuary Group; Salford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading support provider in Salford seeks a Bank Floating Support Assistant to provide essential support to customers with mental health needs. The role involves encouraging daily living skills, promoting social inclusion, and maintaining a safe environment. Candidates should have a caring nature and effective communication skills. A valid driving licence is essential for this position, which offers £12.70 per hour with various benefits such as online discounts and learning opportunities.

Benefits

Online discounts and rewards

Health and well-being plans

Learning and development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Providing support for customers with mental health needs.
• Encouraging daily living skills like cooking and shopping.
• Helping customers build confidence and resilience.
• Maintaining a safe environment for customers.

Skills

Caring and approachable nature

Ability to keep accurate records

Excellent communication skills

Experience of working as a team member

Positive and accepting approach

Level 2 NVQ Health and Social Care

Education

Level 2 NVQ Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards

Job description

Overview

Bank Floating Support Assistant - Salford, £12.70 per hour

Hours as and when required. Sanctuary Supported Living is recruiting for a Bank Floating Support Assistant to join our Salford Community Outreach Services in Salford and Eccles.

Sanctuary Supported Living specialises in delivering a wide range of personalised housing, care, and support services to help people across England to live as independently as possible. We are a not-for-profit, national organisation that puts customers at the heart of what we do and supports them on their pathways to independence.

Whether you are delivering support directly or working in our offices to support frontline teams, your work makes a difference every day. We offer training and benefits to support your aspirations and career goals.

The role of Bank Floating Support Assistant will include:

• Providing support to encourage customers with mental health needs to maximise their own potential
• Providing a high quality, hands-on support service
• Encouraging customers to develop daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping and being part of their community
• Encouraging social inclusion and helping customers build confidence, resilience, and self-esteem
• Working with statutory and non-statutory agencies on behalf of the customers and actively encouraging choice and involvement, or acting as an advocate when required
• Maintaining a safe environment for customers, providing support in accordance with relevant regulations, procedures, and practices
• Occasional travel may be a requirement of the role; therefore, a full valid driving licence is essential

Skills and experience

• A caring, approachable nature and a confident ‘can-do’ attitude
• Ability to keep accurate records and clearly communicate relevant information to team members
• Excellent communication skills to build positive relationships with customers, families, and internal and external agencies
• Experience of working as a member of a team
• A positive and accepting approach to customers whatever their needs
• Level 2 NVQ Health and Social Care, or willing to work towards

Benefits

• A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers
• Health and well-being plans
• A wide range of learning and development opportunities

Job details

Job Reference: 226480

Location: Salford

Salary: £12.70 per hour

Closing Date: .

We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK. If you are applying internally, use your internal careers account to submit your application. We may withdraw this advertisement at any time; please apply early.

Inclusion is one of our core values. We are committed to being a diverse, inclusive organisation and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds. We provide adjustments throughout the application process in line with Sanctuary’s Disability Confident employer status.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support an inclusive environment for employees and customers. We work with the Home Office to prevent illegal working. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary for successful applicants and will be paid for. Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.