Bank Support Worker - Supported Living

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

Job summary

A community support organization in Warrington is seeking a Bank Support Worker to help adults live independently. This role prioritizes values and relationship-building skills over formal qualifications. Successful candidates will assist with medication and community access while receiving on-the-job training. The organization offers a range of benefits including flexible wage access, holidays, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Flexibility to access wages

Health service discounts

Up to 28 days holidays

Double pay on holidays

Career progression opportunities

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Qualifications

• Ability to support adults on a person-centred basis.
• Willingness to undergo on-the-job training.
• Alignment with company values.

Responsibilities

• Support adults to live independently.
• Assist with medication and domestic tasks.
• Build relationships with clients.

Skills

Empathy

Relationship building

Patience

Sense of humour

Job description

Join to apply for the Bank Support Worker - Supported Living role at Making Space Charity.

We have an opportunity available for Bank Support Workers - Supported Living to join the team at The Academy based in Warrington WA1 2RU.

Salary £12.60 hourly

Hours Various

At Making Space we are a team that are driven by a strong set of company values that guide us in our mission to make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve in our community.

Our values of Kind Hearts, Tailor Making, Dreaming Big, Having Courage and Being Ready are at the core of everything we do.

• Kind Hearts – building empathy and connection to create a sense of belonging; every person deserves to feel valued and respected.
• Tailor making – nurturing unique relationships to make every day count; customise support to meet individual needs and goals.
• Dreaming Big – harnessing imagination to build confidence and belief in ourselves and others.
• Having Courage – committing to work in new ways and taking bold decisions to make a real difference.
• Being ready – responding to whatever comes our way by moving forward together.

We are looking for likeminded individuals to join our team on our mission to make a positive impact in the community.

Role overview — As a Support Worker in Supported Living, you’ll support adults on a person-centred basis to live independently, helping them move towards independent accommodation. You may assist with medication, access to the community and domestic tasks; days are varied and you’ll need to think on your feet while building relationships with clients and colleagues.

We are not solely focused on formal qualifications; we value your values and ability to build relationships. If you enjoy the little moments of life and want to help tenants live full, happy lives, we want to hear from you. Patience and a sense of humour are also key qualities.

A full job description can be found here. This role does not require prior industry experience or specific qualifications. On joining Making Space you will receive on-the-job training and may have the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications if desired and required for your role.

We are seeking individuals whose personal values align with ours. We continually review our benefits packages to ensure our employees receive the best perks, and we are committed to promoting from within where possible.

Current 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 pay for Xmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
• Ability to buy and sell up to 2 weeks of holiday (statutory limits apply)
• Access to e-portal learning
• Invest in your qualifications (Level 2-6 in Health and Social Care, Management, Admin, and more)
• Career progression: at least half of senior posts are filled internally through promotion
• Travel schemes including cycle to work, car maintenance and 45p per mile travel
• Colleague engagement hub with monthly and annual awards
• Pension scheme with 3% employer contribution
• Paid sick leave

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

We can only accept applications from those who are legally entitled to live and work within the United Kingdom.