Job Details:
Bank Support Worker

Job Description

We are advertising for a Bank Support Worker to work a variety of shifts at our Young Parents’ Accommodation in Blackburn which provides a high standard of housing management that delivers a safe and supported environment for young parents and their babies.

 This accommodation operates a 24-hour support service with waking nights, 7 days a week. Therefore, we are looking to recruit a Bank Support Worker to work nights, evenings and weekends to ensure a smooth-running service for our accommodation. 

The role involves supporting young parents to look after the health and development of themselves and their babies, as well as working positively with other professionals and agencies. You will provide excellent customer service, working with the young parents in a strengths-based way to support them to achieve their goals and help support them to move into their own independent tenancies. 

An NVQ2 in Health & Social Care (Adults) or similar qualification or equivalent education or work experience is essential. If this sounds like the next step you are looking for and you would like to work with an organisation passionate about transforming lives, we would love to hear from you! 

Shift times 7:30am – 15:00pm, 14:30pm – 22:00pm (Days) & 21:30pm – 8:00am (Nights) 

Based in Blackburn 

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: Friday, 29 August 2025 at 10am

Interview date: TBC 

Caritas follows Safer Recruitment practices, and this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. This role is restricted for females under the Occupational Requirement, Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010. 

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.