Title:  Bank Support Assistant

Bank Support Assistant

Aldam House, Goole

£10.10

Hours as and when required – Monday to Sunday, 9am - 10pm

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 friendly and compassionate individual to join our team as a Bank Support Assistant. Located in the centre of Goole, Aldam House and Cottage has 10 fully-furnished bedrooms. We provide personal care and support for adults aged 18 and over, with a range of mental health needs, providing short-term support of up to two years or longer-term CQC-registered care.

We provide a comprehensive induction programme as well as on-going training to develop new and existing skills and encourage progression.

Sanctuary also has a great employee Rewards scheme, where you will be able to receive a variety of discounts from major retailers.

This is an amazing opportunity to work in a positive environment with a dedicated team who value the individuals they support and make a difference in people’s lives every day.

Read more about Aldam House here

The role of Bank Support Assistant will include:

• Providing a high quality, hands on and personalised care and support service
• Supporting residents to develop their daily living skills including cooking, cleaning, shopping and being an active part of the community
• Sourcing innovative solutions to problems that allow residents independence to be maximised
• Working with colleagues and partner agencies to achieve the best outcome for our residents

Skills and experiences:

• Experience of working with vulnerable people is advantageous
• NVQ2 in Health & Social Care is desirable
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload, calling upon your strong organisational skills
• Good listening skills and the ability to solve problems, allowing you to form positive relationships with people

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
• £10.10 per hour

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: 17 July 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.