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Making Space (Warrington); Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Electric Car Scheme

28 days holidays per year

Pension Scheme 3% employer contrib.

Cycle to work

Job summary

Making Space is seeking a Bank Support Worker with Personal Care for Rosemary Court in Darlington. The role involves assisting with personal care and daily activities, while upholding the organisation’s values and providing emotional support.

You do not need prior experience; training is provided and a full UK driving licence is required. DBS checks and references will be part of the employment process.

Qualifications

• No prior industry experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• Opportunity to undertake professional qualifications if desired.
• Full UK driving licence required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with personal hygiene, grooming and dressing, empowering them to feel confident.
• Provide emotional support and encouragement to help build self-esteem.
• Connect with individuals on a deep level to understand and support their goals.

Skills

Empathy

Flexible

Communication

Driving licence

Job description

Bank Support Worker (With Personal Care)

We have an opportunity available for a Bank Support Worker with Personal Care to join the team at Rosemary Court based in Darlington, DL1 4UB.

Salary: £13.12 per hour

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

As a Support worker (with personal care) 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 customised care, and helping them achieve their individual goals.

You will be assisting individuals with personal hygiene, grooming and dressing, empowering them to feel confident and comfortable in their own skin. 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 (with personal care)we would love to hear from you.

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 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.

Please note, a full UK driving licence is required for this role.

We are seeking individuals who can showcase that their personal values align ours here at Making Space.

Benefits

We are constantly reviewing our benefits packages to ensure our employees are receiving the very best company perks and we are always seeking out further additions.

Our current benefits include:

• 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 55p 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.

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