Support Worker

Making Space; North Kesteven; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stream wage access

Electric Car Scheme

Health discounts

28 days holiday

Double time holidays

Learning portal

Job summary

Making Space is seeking a Support Worker to provide compassionate care for people with learning disabilities and complex needs. You will give personal care, assist with domestic tasks, and support medication administration, in a warm, values-driven environment.

No prior industry experience required; on-the-job training is provided with opportunities to pursue professional qualifications. 35 hours per week at £13.12 per hour, with varied shifts from 7:30am to 9:30pm, plus benefits and progression.

Qualifications

• No prior industry experience required.
• On joining Making Space you will receive on-the-job training and support for professional qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to service users.
• Administer medication as required.
• Assist with domestic tasks and daily living activities.
• Support service users to feel safe, valued and included.

Job description

As a Support Worker, you will have the incredible opportunity to embody our core values of kind hearts, tailor-making, dreaming big, having courage, and being ready. Your role will involve providing exceptional care and unwavering support to service users, particularly those with learning disabilities, complex needs, and behaviour that challenges.

You will provide personal care, administer medication and assist with domestic tasks. With your kind and compassionate heart, you will create an environment of warmth and care that will make service users feel seen and valued.

As a tailor-made supporter, you will have the opportunity to adjust your approach to each individual's unique needs, ensuring they receive the highest level of care possible. With courage in your heart, you will tackle any challenges that may arise with unwavering determination, knowing that your presence alone brings comfort to those who need it most.

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.

Salary: £13.12 per hour

Hours: 35 hours weekly working various shifts between 7:30am - 9:30pm, 3/4 days per week including working 2 in 3 weekends, 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