Bank Support Worker

**Are you passionate about making a difference in reducing homelessness?**

Whether it’s due to homelessness or poor mental health, the number of people experiencing a crisis is on the rise. Connection Support believes in a future where people are free from crisis. But for the times when crises do happen, we’ll be there to help every step of the way.

Our supported accommodation service in Milton Keynes, offers short-term supported accommodation for a period of 28-days to people who are homeless. The service provides wrap-around support so people can gain the skills and confidence they need to live independently.

Does this sound like something you want to be a part of?

We are currently recruiting Bank Support Workers to join our team.

**The impact you will have.**

Working as part of a team, you will support adults aged 18 + to access services and resources that will enable them to move onto sustainable accommodation and live independently

This could include accessing housing options, benefits, tenancy related information, paid employment, education, training, food banks, mental health support, substance misuse services or any other service that supports clients to live independently. In addition, you will support in developing skills around budgeting, paying bills.

You will also encourage connecting and building appropriate networks within the local community, and, where possible, re-establish and reconnect with family and friends.

This post is a zero hour contract and would suit people who want to work on an Adhoc basis, want to top up their income, or work alongside their studies.

Shifts are a mixture of days, evenings and nights.

**Salary**: £13.16- to £14.35 per hour, dependent on experience.

**Closing date**: Friday 23rd May.

**Interviews**:Thursday 29th May at our Bletchley office.

**What we need from you.**

You will need to have experience of supporting vulnerable adults who are homeless with issues such as mental health, substance misuse, or offending. Ideally, you will have a good understanding of the housing and benefits system.

You’re an excellent communicator who finds it easy to build connections with a diverse range of people. You understand that each person is different, so a flexible individualised approach is what’s needed to motivate and encourage people.

Due to the community element of this role, a driver’s licence and access to a vehicle is preferred.

**What we offer in return**

Connection Support is committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive and ensuring everyone is treated is valued, treated with respect and has a positive experience.

We have been named as one of the top 10 charities to work for in the UK by Best Companies and offer fantastic benefits including 30 days annual leave (pro rata for part time), plus bank holidays, sick pay, and an enhanced benefits package which includes cover on health benefits, eco travel incentives, childcare discounts, retail discounts and much more.

Connection Support is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Pay: £13.16-£14.35 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Application question(s):

- Do you have experience supporting vulnerable adults who are/have been homeless, or people who have experienced mental health, substance misuse, or offending? (Essential)

If this is not clear on your CV please tell us more.
- Tell us one skill or strength you have that will support you in this role.
- What interests you about the role?

Licence/Certification:

- drivers licence and access to a vehicle (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 23/05/2025
Reference ID: Fishermead