Bank Support Worker - LD Supported Living Service

Overview

We have opportunities available for Bank Support Workers to join the team at our Halton Supported Living Service, WA7 1DF.

Hourly rate: £12.00 per hour.

The service consists of 9 small supported living houses in various locations across Runcorn and Widnes which are home to adults of various ages living with learning disabilities who have various complex needs and require different levels of support.

Our bank contracts give you flexibility to choose the shifts you wish to work. Ideally, you will work a long day followed by a sleep-in shift which is paid in addition of £46 per night.

At Making Space, we are a team that is 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.

As a Support Worker, you should hold our Making Space values in your heart. You must be able to connect with individuals on a deep level, providing them with customized care, and helping them achieve their individual goals.

Responsibilities

You will be assisting individuals with personal hygiene, grooming, and dressing, empowering them to feel confident and comfortable in their own skin. You will also assist with medication, meal prep, moving and handling, and supporting our service users to access the community. A kind understanding and flexible approach to your work is needed as you will also provide emotional support and encouragement to help these individuals build their confidence and self-esteem.

Therefore, if you have strong empathy and are both adaptable with a proactive approach to life, then you have the strong foundations to being a Support Worker we would love to hear from you.

Qualifications

Although previous industry experience would be an advantage, 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.

Due to potentially working across Runcorn and Widnes, access to own transport is essential.

Benefits

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)
• 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 40p 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.