Bank Senior Support Worker

Making Space; Sefton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated care organization in Sefton is looking for a Senior Support Worker to supervise a team and provide high-quality support to adults with various conditions. Responsibilities include task delegation and supporting daily living activities. The position offers a salary of £13.35 per hour, with opportunities for professional development and various employee benefits including holidays and pension schemes.

Benefits

Access to learning through e-portal

Investment in qualifications

Pension scheme

Paid sick leave

Double time pay for holidays

Qualifications

• Previous support worker experience is essential.
• Ability to supervise and delegate tasks effectively.
• Understanding of various conditions including LD and mental health.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff members and delegate responsibilities.
• Deliver values-based support to the highest standards.
• Assist with daily living and administer medication.

Skills

Support work experience

Team supervision

Person-centred care

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to make a real difference in people\'s lives and have fun while doing it? The role of a Senior Support Worker involves supervising and delegating tasks to a dedicated team of support workers to deliver values-based support to the highest standards to the people we support. You will support adults with various conditions including learning disabilities (LD), dementia, mental health and other physical conditions on a person-centred basis, from following care plans to administering medication and assisting with daily living.

You will supervise staff members and delegate responsibilities to ensure values-based support is delivered to the highest standard. Previous support worker experience is essential.

On joining Making Space, you will receive on-the-job training and have the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications if desired and required for your role.

We are seeking individuals whose personal values align with ours at Making Space.

Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. Details may vary in certain recruitment situations.

About Making Space

At Making Space we are a team driven by a strong set of company values that guide our mission to make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve in our community. Our core values are: Kind Hearts, Tailor Making, Dreaming Big, Having Courage and Being Ready.

Values

• Kind Hearts: build empathy and connection to create a sense of belonging; every person deserves to feel valued and respected.
• Tailor Making: nurture unique relationships to make every day count and provide customised support to help people live their best lives.
• Dreaming Big: harness imagination to build confidence and help others believe in themselves.
• Having Courage: commit to bold decision making and willing to take risks to make a real change.
• Being Ready: respond to whatever comes our way by moving forward together.

We are committed to making a difference in the lives of those in our care and seek likeminded individuals to join our mission.

Salary and Hours

Salary: £13.35 per hour

Hours: Bank

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 time pay for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year\'s Day
• Ability to buy and sell up to 2 weeks holiday (statutory limits apply)
• Access to learning through our e-portal
• Investment in qualifications (Level 2-6 in Health and Social Care, Management, Admin, and ongoing development)
• Opportunities for internal promotion to senior posts
• Travel schemes (cycle to work, car maintenance, 45p per mile)
• Colleague engagement hub with awards
• Pension scheme (3% employer contribution)
• Paid sick leave

Employment Checks

Successful applicants will be subject to employment checks, including DBS and references, and will receive safeguarding training. Making Space is an equal opportunities employer.

Eligibility

We can only accept applications from individuals legally entitled to live and work in the United Kingdom.