Floating Support Worker

Making Space Charity; Crewe; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 28 days holidays per year including bank holidays

Double time for Xmas, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day

Access to qualifications in Health and Social Care

Travel schemes including cycle to work

Pension Scheme with 3% employer contribution

Job summary

Making Space Charity is seeking a Support Worker to join the Cheshire East Supported Living service. This role will involve providing community support across Crewe and surrounding areas to adults with various support needs. Applicants are not required to have prior experience or specific qualifications; however, a caring attitude and strong interpersonal skills are essential. Salaries start at £13.12 per hour, with available contracts of 39 and 21 hours. Benefits include up to 28 days of holiday, a pension scheme, and continuous professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications required; strong values and relationship-building are key.
• Experience in similar roles preferred but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in accessing the community and finding volunteering opportunities.
• Assist with benefit applications, debt management, and budgeting skills.
• Promote social inclusion.

Skills

Building relationships

Patience

Sense of humour

Job description

Job Summary

We have an opportunity available for a Support Worker to join the Cheshire East Supported Living service. This is a floating support position which involves providing support within the community across Crewe, Sandbach, Middlewich and surrounding areas. The team supports adults within the community with various support needs.

Salary & Hours

Salary £13.12 per hour

Hours 39 hour contract and 21 hour contract available.

About the Role

At Making Space we are driven by a strong set of values that guide us in our mission to make a positive impact on the lives of the people who draw on our support. We live and breathe our values; Kind Hearts, Tailor Making, Dreaming Big, Having Courage and Being Ready, every day and are looking for like‑minded people to join us in making a meaningful difference in our community.

Responsibilities

Your days will be varied and could include supporting people to access the community, helping them find volunteering opportunities or employment, supporting benefit applications, helping them manage debts, building budgeting skills and promoting social inclusion.

Qualifications & Skills

We are not too concerned about qualifications for this role; we’re more interested in your values and how you build relationships with the people who draw on our support and fellow colleagues. If you find joy in the little moments of life, we want to hear from you! Patience and a sense of humour are also key qualities we’re looking for.

Training & Development

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 and have the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications if desired and required for your role.

Benefits

• Stream - Access up to 30% of your wages as you earn
• Electric Car Scheme (subject to salary sacrifice & National Minimum Wage regulations)
• 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 45p 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.