Job Description
Bank Support Assistant
Old Liverpool Road, Warrington
£10.00
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 are seeking a Bank Support Assistant to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. Old Liverpool Road in Warrington houses 10 adults with complex mental health needs. We also provide support to individuals in the community within their own homes. We are a 7 day service and are looking for people who are willing to cover shifts during the week and weekends. If you want to make a positive impact to people's lives, this is a great opportunity to come and work within an established and experienced team.
Read more about Old Liverpool Road here
The role of Bank Support Assistant will include:
Providing a high quality, hands-on, personalised support service
Supporting our residents to live as independently as possible
Ensuring that residents are supported by developing their daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping and being part of their community
Encouraging social inclusion and helping residents to build their confidence, resilience and self-esteem
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:
You will have previous experience in a similar care and support role, ideally working with vulnerable people
You will be empathetic and non-judgmental with a positive approach to managing challenging behaviour
A positive, 'can-do' attitude
Excellent interpersonal, organisational, listening and time management skills
NVQ2 in Health & Social Care, or willing to work towards
You will be supporting clients in the community; therefore a full, current driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable but not essential
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 a great place to work, we offer a comprehensive reward and benefits package appropriate for the role that you do, including:
Health and well-being plans
A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers
A wide range of learning and development opportunities
£10.00 effective from 01 January 2022
We are proud to support the Department of Health and Social Care's 'Made with Care' 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: 04 January 2022
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.
Old Liverpool Road, Warrington
£10.00
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 are seeking a Bank Support Assistant to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. Old Liverpool Road in Warrington houses 10 adults with complex mental health needs. We also provide support to individuals in the community within their own homes. We are a 7 day service and are looking for people who are willing to cover shifts during the week and weekends. If you want to make a positive impact to people's lives, this is a great opportunity to come and work within an established and experienced team.
Read more about Old Liverpool Road here
The role of Bank Support Assistant will include:
Providing a high quality, hands-on, personalised support service
Supporting our residents to live as independently as possible
Ensuring that residents are supported by developing their daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping and being part of their community
Encouraging social inclusion and helping residents to build their confidence, resilience and self-esteem
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:
You will have previous experience in a similar care and support role, ideally working with vulnerable people
You will be empathetic and non-judgmental with a positive approach to managing challenging behaviour
A positive, 'can-do' attitude
Excellent interpersonal, organisational, listening and time management skills
NVQ2 in Health & Social Care, or willing to work towards
You will be supporting clients in the community; therefore a full, current driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable but not essential
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 a great place to work, we offer a comprehensive reward and benefits package appropriate for the role that you do, including:
Health and well-being plans
A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers
A wide range of learning and development opportunities
£10.00 effective from 01 January 2022
We are proud to support the Department of Health and Social Care's 'Made with Care' 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: 04 January 2022
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.
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