Bank Support Assistant
- Recruiter
- Sanctuary Group
- Location
- Lancaster
- Salary
- 9.51 GBP Hourly
- Posted
- 15 Oct 2021
- Closes
- 26 Oct 2021
- Sectors
- Education & Teaching, Support
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Bank Support Assistant
Wyngarth Court, Lancaster
GBP9.51 - GBP9.81
Hours as and when required
Do you need flexibility in the days you work? Our bank roles (sometimes referred to as "relief roles" in other companies) mean that you will be able to choose from available shifts and have the benefits of a consistent workplace combined with opportunity to build positive relationships with the individuals we support. However, you aren't guaranteed shifts every week as hours are worked as and when required.
We have a great opportunity at Wyngarth Court for a Bank Support Assistant to join our established and experienced team. At Wyngarth Court, we provide supported housing to help people with mental health needs to build their skills, confidence and self-esteem, and live as independently as possible.
Read more about Wyngarth Court here
The role of Bank Support Assistant will include:
Providing a high quality, hands-on support service
Supporting residents to build the confidence they need to gain further independence
Encouraging residents to develop their daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping and being part of their community
Working with colleagues and partner agencies to achieve the best outcome for our residents
Maintaining a safe environment for residents, providing support in accordance with relevant regulations, procedures and practices
Skills and experiences:
Personalised approach to care, ideally with experience of working with vulnerable people
You will be empathetic and non-judgmental with a positive approach to managing challenging behaviour
Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer care skills
Ability to effectively prioritise and organise workload
Good listening skills and the ability to solve problems, allowing you to form positive relationships with people
NVQ level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care, or willing to work towards
Why work for Sanctuary Supported Living?
We support vulnerable people to live as independently as possible, by building their confidence and skills to realise their potential.
We are a national organisation but we think locally. We support people through supported housing, move-on accommodation, CQC registered services, floating support and telecare services. We specialise in services for young people, homeless families and individuals, people with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, people with mental health needs and older people.
Ready to join Sanctuary Supported Living?
As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary Supported Living a great place to work, we offer you access to a range of great employee benefits and the opportunity to develop and progress within your career. Benefits include:
Health and well-being plans
A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers
A wide range of learning and development opportunities
GBP9.51 per hour (rising to GBP9.81 after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
We are proud to support the Department of Health and Social Care's #everydayisdifferent campaign to encourage more people to apply to work in adult social care. If you're considering a caring career, we have many rewarding roles at Sanctuary Supported Living. For more information on the campaign click here
Read the full job profile here
Closing Date: 28 October 2021
We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.
For an insight into what it's like to work for Sanctuary Supported Living, take a look at our Twitter feed or search #LifeatSanctuary
Building Equality and Diversity
Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.
Wyngarth Court, Lancaster
GBP9.51 - GBP9.81
Hours as and when required
Do you need flexibility in the days you work? Our bank roles (sometimes referred to as "relief roles" in other companies) mean that you will be able to choose from available shifts and have the benefits of a consistent workplace combined with opportunity to build positive relationships with the individuals we support. However, you aren't guaranteed shifts every week as hours are worked as and when required.
We have a great opportunity at Wyngarth Court for a Bank Support Assistant to join our established and experienced team. At Wyngarth Court, we provide supported housing to help people with mental health needs to build their skills, confidence and self-esteem, and live as independently as possible.
Read more about Wyngarth Court here
The role of Bank Support Assistant will include:
Providing a high quality, hands-on support service
Supporting residents to build the confidence they need to gain further independence
Encouraging residents to develop their daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping and being part of their community
Working with colleagues and partner agencies to achieve the best outcome for our residents
Maintaining a safe environment for residents, providing support in accordance with relevant regulations, procedures and practices
Skills and experiences:
Personalised approach to care, ideally with experience of working with vulnerable people
You will be empathetic and non-judgmental with a positive approach to managing challenging behaviour
Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer care skills
Ability to effectively prioritise and organise workload
Good listening skills and the ability to solve problems, allowing you to form positive relationships with people
NVQ level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care, or willing to work towards
Why work for Sanctuary Supported Living?
We support vulnerable people to live as independently as possible, by building their confidence and skills to realise their potential.
We are a national organisation but we think locally. We support people through supported housing, move-on accommodation, CQC registered services, floating support and telecare services. We specialise in services for young people, homeless families and individuals, people with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, people with mental health needs and older people.
Ready to join Sanctuary Supported Living?
As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary Supported Living a great place to work, we offer you access to a range of great employee benefits and the opportunity to develop and progress within your career. Benefits include:
Health and well-being plans
A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers
A wide range of learning and development opportunities
GBP9.51 per hour (rising to GBP9.81 after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
We are proud to support the Department of Health and Social Care's #everydayisdifferent campaign to encourage more people to apply to work in adult social care. If you're considering a caring career, we have many rewarding roles at Sanctuary Supported Living. For more information on the campaign click here
Read the full job profile here
Closing Date: 28 October 2021
We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.
For an insight into what it's like to work for Sanctuary Supported Living, take a look at our Twitter feed or search #LifeatSanctuary
Building Equality and Diversity
Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.