Support Worker Waking Nights – Supported Living at Making Space Charity

Warrington, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jul, 26

Salary

13.12

Posted On

17 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Person-centered support, Medication administration, Personal care, Domestic tasks, Lone working, Communication, Empathy, Problem solving, Safeguarding

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview We have an opportunity available for a Support Worker Waking Nights to join the team at The Academy based in Warrington, WA1 2RU. Please click here for further details about the service. Salary: £13.12 per hourHours: 20 weekly, worked every other weekend only. The shift times are 10pm - 8am. 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 Waking Night Support Worker in our supported living team your role will involve providing person-centered support to enable tenants to live independently in their own properties and move towards securing their own accommodation. Please note, this role includes lone working. With your kind heart, you will create a warm and welcoming environment for those you support, ensuring that they feel valued and supported. Your tailor-made approach to care will allow you to provide personalised support that meets the unique needs of everyone. As you assist with personal care, administer medication, conduct check-in visits, and assist with domestic tasks, you will be empowering individuals to take control of their own lives and achieve their dreams of independent living. With your unwavering courage, you will tackle any challenges that may arise with determination and a can-do attitude, knowing that your support can make all the difference in the lives of those you serve. If you are passionate about our values and committed to making a positive impact in the lives of others, then come and join our team of dedicated Waking Night Supporters and help us make a difference in our community. A 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

The Support Worker will provide person-centered care to tenants in a supported living environment to help them live independently. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, administering medication, and performing domestic tasks while ensuring a welcoming environment.