Support Worker - Supported Living

Overview

We have an opportunity available for a Full Time Support Worker - Supported Living to join the team at Ivanhoe Community Supported Living based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire S66 9EF.

The 24 hour CQC registered service is home to 3 adults living with mental health, learning disabilities and autism diagnosis. The team will provide various support to ensure the service users can live as independently as possible, engage with the local community and help them to engage in an active life, retain personal autonomy, social identity, meaning, purpose and achieve a positive sense of self.

Salary: £12.00 hourly
Hours: 37.5 weekly

At Making Space we are a team that are 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 responsibilities will include medication assistance, accessing the community, and domestic tasks. We're looking for someone who can think on their feet and truly understand our clients' needs with a positive attitude.

We value your personal values and your ability to build relationships with our service users and fellow colleagues over formal qualifications. If you find joy in the little moments of life and can ensure our tenants are living a full and happy life, we want to hear from you!

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 any specific qualifications to be considered for this role. On joining Making Space, you will receive on-the-job training and the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications if desired.

Benefits

We are constantly reviewing our benefits packages to ensure our employees receive 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 pay for Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day
• Employees can buy and sell up to 2 weeks holiday – statutory limits apply
• Access to our library of learning through our e-portal
• Investment in qualifications in Health and Social Care, Management, Admin, and other professional development
• Career progression opportunities with 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 awards
• Pension Scheme with a minimum 3% employer contribution
• 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.