Bank Support Worker

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

Job summary

A community support organization in Coventry is seeking a Bank Support Worker to assist adults in living independently in their own apartments. Responsibilities include medication assistance and community access support. This role does not require specific qualifications but values relationship-building and a positive attitude. The position offers benefits such as flexible pay access, holidays, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Access to 30% of wages as earned

Health service discounts

Holidays up to 28 days

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Paid sick leave

Qualifications

• Personal values must align with the company's values.
• No specific qualifications required; focus on relationship-building.
• Will to learn on-the-job and progress professionally.

Responsibilities

• Support adults' independence in apartments.
• Assist with medication and daily tasks.
• Help clients access the community as needed.

Skills

Patience

Relationship-building

Sense of humour

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Bank Support Worker - Extra Care role at Making Space Charity.

We have an opportunity available for Bank Support Workers Extra Care to join the team across both Poppy Court, CV3 3DN and Bevan Court, CV3 5JB in Coventry. This role involves supporting adults on a person-centred basis to live independently in their own apartments, including medication assistance, accessing the community and domestic tasks.

Salary £12.60 per hour. A full job description can be found here. On joining Making Space you will be supported with on-the-job training and the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications if desired and required for your role.

We are seeking individuals whose personal values align with ours and who can make a positive difference in the lives of those we care for.

We are an equal opportunities employer. Successful applicants will be subject to employment checks, including DBS and references checks and safeguarding training. You must be legally entitled to live and work in the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

• Support adults on a person-centred basis to live independently in their own apartments.
• Assist with medication and daily living tasks as required.
• Help clients access the community and undertake domestic tasks; adapt to varying daily needs and situations.
• Think on your feet, understand clients’ needs, and foster a positive, friendly environment for service users.

Qualifications and requirements

• We are not strictly looking for specific qualifications; values and relationship-building with service users and colleagues are prioritized.
• Patience and a sense of humour are key qualities.
• Willingness to learn through on-the-job training; opportunity for professional development if desired.
• Access to transport is advantageous since this vacancy is across two sites in Coventry.
• Legally entitled to live and work in the United Kingdom.

Benefits

• Stream - 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 time for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
• Buy/sell up to 2 weeks holiday (statutory limits apply)
• Access to learning through our e-portal
• Investment in qualifications level 2-6 in Health and Social Care, Management, Admin and other CPD
• Opportunity for career progression; many senior posts are filled internally
• Travel schemes including cycle to work, car maintenance and 45p per mile travel expenses
• Colleague engagement hub with monthly and annual awards
• Pension scheme with minimum 3% employer contribution
• Paid sick leave

Note: This vacancy is across two sites in Coventry; access to your own transport is advantageous.