Support Worker

Making Space; Congleton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wage access (Stream)

Electric Car Scheme

28 days holiday

Double time for holidays

Learning portal

Internal progression

Travel expenses

Pension scheme

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Making Space is seeking a dedicated Support Worker with IHM duties for Mount Pleasant Supported Housing in Congleton. You will assist in delivering a professional service, providing care for service users and supporting tenants to maintain their tenancies. Training is provided and values alignment is emphasised.

The role offers 30 hours weekly at £13.12 per hour, with a focus on personal development and career progression within the social care sector.

Qualifications

• No prior industry qualifications required.
• On-the-job training provided to support your development.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering Making Space aims and objectives and provide support and care for service users.
• Carry out intensive housing management tasks to help tenants maintain their tenancies.
• Support service users to lead a full and happy life aligned with Making Space values.

Job description

Looking for a job where you can make a real difference in people's lives?

Look no further than working with us here at Making Space! As a Support Worker with IHM Duties, you will assist in the delivery of Making Space aims and objectives to deliver a professional service by providing support and care for service users.

Intensive Housing Management is housing management services provided at a higher level than would normally be provided for a general needs tenant. This higher level of housing management services is necessary for those tenants that need increased assistance to maintain their tenancies. This includes not only regular Landlord tasks but also carrying out tasks such as accessing support and care from Social Services.

We're not too concerned about qualifications for this role; we're more interested in your values and how you build relationships with our service users and fellow colleagues. If you're the type of person who finds joy in the little moments of life and can ensure our tenants are living a full and happy life, then we want to hear from you!

We have an opportunity available for a Support Worker with IHM duties to join the team at Mount Pleasant Supported Housing based in Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 3EX.

Salary: £13.12 per hour

Hours: 30 weekly

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.

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.

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