Bank Senior Support Worker

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

Job summary

A community-focused support organization in Liverpool is seeking a Bank Senior Support Worker. The role involves supervising a team, ensuring high standards of care for adults with various conditions, and supporting a positive community impact. Candidates should have prior experience as a Support Worker. Various benefits and opportunities for career progression are included.

Benefits

Access to 30% of wages as earned

Health service discounts

Up to 28 days holidays

Career progression opportunities

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Qualifications

• Experience as a Support Worker is essential.
• Ability to supervise and delegate tasks.
• Commitment to values-based support.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and delegate tasks to support workers.
• Support adults with varied conditions on a person-centered basis.
• Ensure a safe and respectful environment for care.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Person-centered care

Medication administration

Support for mental health

Job description

Overview

We have an opportunity available for a Bank Senior Support Worker to join the team at Palmyra based in Liverpool, L22 1RD.

Salary: £13.35 per hour

Hours: Bank

Values

• Kind Hearts — building empathy and connection to create a sense of belonging. Every person deserves to feel valued and respected.
• Tailor Making — nurturing unique relationships to ensure all those in our care can live their best lives, with customised support based on individual needs.
• Dreaming Big — harnessing imagination to generate confidence in ourselves and others to take the first step; dedicated to helping others believe in themselves.
• Having Courage — committing to bold, thoughtful decision making and willingness to take risks to make real change.
• Being Ready — responding to whatever comes our way by moving forward together and being prepared to overcome obstacles.

At Making Space we are committed to making a difference in the lives of those in our care; we look for likeminded individuals to join our team on our mission to make a positive impact in our community.

Responsibilities

• As a Senior Support Worker, supervise and delegate tasks to a dedicated team of support workers, ensuring values-based support is delivered to the highest standards to the people we support.
• Support adults with various conditions including learning disabilities (LD), dementia, mental health and other physical conditions on a person-centered basis, including following care plans, administering medication and assisting with daily living.
• Contribute to high-quality care and support provision, ensuring a safe, respectful environment for those we support.

Qualifications

• Supervise staff members and delegate responsibilities, ensuring values-based support is delivered to the highest standard; previous Support Worker experience is essential.
• Support adults with mental health illnesses on a person-centered basis; tasks include following a care plan, administering medication, accessing the community and domestic tasks such as shopping and daily living support.
• On joining Making Space you will receive on-the-job training and the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications if desired or required for your role.
• We seek individuals whose personal values align with those of Making Space.

Benefits

• Stream – 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 pay for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
• Option to buy and sell up to 2 weeks of holiday (statutory limits apply)
• Access to our learning library through our e-portal
• Opportunity to upskill with qualifications in levels 2-6 in Health and Social Care, Management, Admin and other CPD
• Career progression: at least half of senior posts are filled internally through promotion
• Travel schemes including cycle to work, car maintenance and 45p 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 be 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.