Job Details:
Bank Activities and Support Worker

Job Description

We are advertising for Bank Activities and Support Workers to work a variety of shifts across our homelessness day centres and accommodation projects across Manchester and Bury. You will provide a friendly and professional welcome to people coming in and out of our services, as well as spending time with people in the communal areas and cafes. 

During Activity Shifts you will deliver education, training and run positive recreational activities aimed at enabling people to connect, be active, learn and/or have fun, for example working in our internet cafe, or running cookery sessions, games or art and craft sessions. Shifts are between 9am – 2pm on Monday to Friday or on a Saturday and Sunday afternoon for 4 hours. 

During Support Shifts you will be responsible for doing building checks, dealing with emergencies, answering telephone calls, monitoring CCTV and undertaking minor domestic tasks. Shifts are evenings, 16:45pm – 21:15pm, nights, 20:45pm – 9:15am and weekends 8:45am – 21:15pm. 

Experience of running activities and working with people that are homeless and may be vulnerable, or disadvantaged groups in a residential/similar setting is essential. You will also have good IT and admin skills and a positive approach to team working. 

If this sounds like the next step you are looking for and you would like to work for an organisation passionate about transforming lives, we would love to hear from you! 

Based at Caritas Homelessness Day Centres & Accommodation Projects (MANCHESTER AND BURY) 

Support shifts: Nights: 20:45pm – 9:15am / Evenings: 16:45pm to 21:15pm / Weekends: 8:45am to 21:15pm

 Activity Shifts: Monday to Friday mornings between 9am – 2pm  / Saturday and Sundays: 4-hour afternoon shifts

Early applications are strongly encouraged as all applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to interview / appoint before the closing date. 

Closing date: Monday, 8 September 2025 at 9am

 Interview: TBC 

Caritas follows Safer Recruitment practices, and this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. 

For full details please visit Caritas Diocese of Salford - Caritas | Diocese Of Salford (caritassalford.org.uk) – About - Careers 

If you have any queries or issues when applying, then please e-mail [email protected] and our HR department will be happy to help.   

Caritas Diocese of Salford is an equal opportunities employer 

Registered Charity Number: 1125808 

Please note we do not accept applications via agencies or CVs

Salary Policy - The pay structure is designed to attract and retain the most talented and dedicated people. The structure is reviewed on an annual basis to ensure that salaries remain affordable and competitive

Annual leave - We have an annual leave entitlement of 26 days per year in addition to bank and public holidays. Our annual leave year operates from 1 April to 31 March

Pension Scheme - We provide all employees who earn more than the threshold membership of a pension scheme with Aviva. Currently our contribution is 5% of qualifying earnings.

Life Insurance - Twice annual salary payment for a death in service.

Employee Assistance Programme - We offer employee’s access to an Employee Assistance Programme from Health Assured which offers the following support: • 24/7/365 confidential life management line • Counselling • Medical line – 24-hour access to trained nurses • Eldercare, childcare support and access to legal and financial information • Manager Consultancy and Support Service • Critical incident telephone support including stress intervention • Online help and advice for various issues • Health and preventative wellness programmes.

Support, Learning and Development -  We are committed to developing skills and expertise and offer training and support to all employees. Employees are encouraged to develop and are required to attend mandatory training, other appropriate training, participate in supervision, annual appraisals and development reviews.

Policies and Procedures -  We have comprehensive policies and procedures which support family friendly policies including flexible working and work life balance.

Eye Care Scheme - Employees who are computer users have the right to request an eye test, the cost of which will be refunded and if glasses are required for VDU work a financial contribution will be made.

Annual Staff Conference - Staff are invited to attend the Annual Staff Conference.

Accredited Membership - Caritas is a Disability Confident Employer and a Living Wage Employer.