Senior Support Worker

Making Space Charity; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stream wages access

Electric Car Scheme

28 days holidays

Double time pay

Employer pension contribution

E-learning via e-portal

Cycle to work

Travel expenses 40p/mile

Job summary

Making Space Charity in Ellesmere Port is recruiting a Senior Support Worker to join our new home care service. You will support adults in their own homes, lead a team, and ensure care plans are person-centred and up to date.

The role involves working 37.5 hours per week, with shifts between 7am and 11pm, including some weekends. Salary £27,105 per annum, with a paid induction and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in care settings and supporting adults in their own homes.
• Ability to lead and supervise Support Workers.
• Willingness to undertake DBS checks and safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care and support to adults in their homes.
• Act as a Key Worker for assessments and care planning.
• Supervise staff and delegate responsibilities to Support Workers.

Job description

We have exciting new opportunities available for Senior Support Workers to join our new service delivering care at home in Ellesmere Port & Chester.

Salary £27,105 per annum

Weekly Hours 37.5 (working various shifts between 7am-11pm including working some weekends)

Location Ellesmere Port & Chester

The service is due to open in May with a planned paid induction for staff prior to opening.

Our services deliver compassionate, person-centred care to individuals in their own homes across Cheshire West and Chester. Working in close partnership with local authorities and other health and social care professionals, we support people to maintain independence, dignity, and quality of life at home. Our services offer a flexible range of both regulated and non-regulated support, tailored to meet individual needs. As a values-based charity, the people we support are at the heart of all decision-making, ensuring care is shaped by respect, kindness, and choice.

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.

As a Senior Support Worker, you will support adults on a person-centred basis to live independently and receive the care they need in their own homes. You will also provide guidance, leadership, and day-to-day support to Support Workers.

You will act as a Key Worker, supporting individuals through assessment, care planning, reviews, and therapeutic activities. You will ensure that care and support plans are accurate, up to date, and truly person-centred.

You will work with a variety of people with differing needs, including providing support with personal care, medication assistance, meal preparation, and domestic tasks. Every day will be different, so we are looking for someone who can think on their feet and respond effectively to individual needs. If you are someone who finds joy in life’s little moments and is passionate about helping others live full and happy lives, we would love to hear from you.

Patience and a good sense of humour are essential qualities for this role.

As Senior Support Worker you will supervise staff members and delegate responsibilities ensuring values based support is delivered to the highest standard so previous Support Worker experience is essential.

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.

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

Car drivers/access to own transport is essential for this role.

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 including electric bikes , car maintenance and travel expenses of 40 per mile.


• We run a colleague engagement hub with monthly and annual colleague awards


• Pension Scheme 3% employer contribution as a minimum


• Statutory sick pay from day 1

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.