Support Worker - Supported Living

Making Space Charity; Spalding; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job description

Overview

We have an opportunity for a Part Time Support Worker to join the team at Lincolnshire South Community Supported Living - Collyhurst based in Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1HQ, as well as a Full Time Support Worker to join the team at Lincolnshire North Community Supported Living - Haven based in Lincolnshire, LN6 8AP.

Salary: £12.00 hourly. Hours: 30 weekly for Collyhurst and 35 weekly for The Haven.

At Making Space we are a team driven by a strong set of company values that guide us in our mission to make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve in our community.

Our values of Kind Hearts, Tailor Making, Dreaming Big, Having Courage, and Being Ready are at the core of everything we do.

Responsibilities

As a Support Worker in Supported Living, you'll be supporting adults on a person-centered basis to live independently, helping them move towards independent accommodation. Your duties will include:

1. Medication assistance
2. Accessing the community
3. Domestic tasks

Your days will be varied, and no two days will be the same. We're looking for someone who can think on their feet and truly understand our clients' needs with a big smile that lights up our service users' faces.

Patience and a sense of humour are key qualities we're looking for, so if you represent these traits, we encourage you to apply online now!

Qualifications

It’s important to note that you do not need prior industry experience or specific qualifications to be considered for this role. You will be supported step by step with on-the-job training as well as the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications if desired.

Benefits

We are constantly reviewing our benefits packages to ensure our employees are receiving the very best company perks. Our current benefits include:

• Wagestream – Access up to 30% of your wages as you earn
• Lifestyle benefits through Bravo Benefits and Health service discounts
• Up to 28 days holidays per year including bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
• Double time for Xmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day
• Ability to buy and sell up to 2 weeks holiday – statutory limits apply
• Access to our library of learning through our e-portal
• Investment in your qualifications in levels 2-6 in Health and Social Care, Management, Admin, and other continuous professional development
• Career progression opportunities with at least half of our senior posts filled internally
• Travel schemes including cycle to work, car maintenance, and 40p per mile travel expenses
• Colleague engagement hub with monthly and annual colleague awards
• Pension Scheme with 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.