Support Worker Waking Nights at Making Space Charity

St Helens, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Aug, 26

Salary

13.12

Posted On

11 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Person-Centred Care, Medication Administration, Personal Care, Security Checks, Domestic Tasks, Compassion, Communication, Patient Safety, Dementia Care, Mental Health Support, Learning Disability Support

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview We have an opportunity available for a Waking Nights Support Worker to join the team at Greengate House based in St. Helens, WA9 5LT. Please click here for further details about the service. Salary: £13.12 per hour Hours: 27 weekly At Making Space we are driven by a strong set of values that guide us in our mission to make a positive impact on the lives of the people who draw on our support. We live and breathe our values; Kind Hearts, Tailor Making, Dreaming Big, Having Courage and Being Ready, every day and are looking for like-minded people to join us in making a meaningful difference in our community. To find out more about our values and the behaviours that underpin them click here. Responsibilities As a Support Worker, you will have the opportunity to work with adults living with various conditions including LD, dementia, mental health and other physical conditions on a person-centred basis. You will be there to ensure that residents are involved in all decisions regarding their care, and you'll help encourage and develop new skills through a variety of different activities. In this role, you will work waking nights and be responsible for providing excellent care to your residents. Your duties will include administering medication, carrying out personal care tasks, conducting security checks, and performing domestic tasks. You will play a vital role in ensuring that your residents are safe, comfortable, and most importantly happy. This is a truly rewarding role that requires energy, compassion and a passion for helping others. You will be working as part of a supportive team of professionals who are committed to making a difference in the lives of those they support. You will have access to ongoing training and development, allowing you to grow in your role and build a fulfilling career. Full Job Description can be found here Qualifications It’s important to note that you do not need prior industry experience or any specific qualifications to be considered for this role. On joining Making Space you will be supported step by step with on-the-job training as well as the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications if desired and required for your role. We are seeking individuals who can showcase that their personal values align ours here at Making Space. Benefits We are constantly reviewing our benefits packages to ensure our employees are receiving the very best company perks and we are always seeking out further additions. Our current benefits include: Stream – Access up to 30% of your wages as you earn Electric Car Scheme (subject to salary sacrifice & National Minimum Wage regulations) Lifestyle benefits through Bravo Benefits and Health service discounts Up to 28 days holidays per year including bank holidays (pro rata for part time) We pay double time for Xmas day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day Our employees can buy and sell up to 2 weeks holiday – statutory limits apply Access to our library of learning through our e-portal Want to upskill? We will invest in you and provide you with qualifications in level 2-6 in Health and Social Care, Management, Admin plus other continuous professional development should you wish to further your career within Social Care. We invest heavily in your career progression; did you know at least half of our senior posts are filled internally through promotion. Travel schemes including cycle to work, car maintenance and 45p per mile travel expenses. We run a colleague engagement hub with monthly and annual colleague awards Pension Scheme 3% employer contribution as a minimum Paid Sick leave Successful applicants will be subject to employment checks, including DBS and references checks and provided with safeguarding training. Making Space is an equal opportunities employer. We can only accept applications from those who are legally entitled to live and work within the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

Provide waking night care for adults with learning disabilities, dementia, and mental health conditions. Duties include administering medication, performing personal care, and ensuring resident safety and happiness.