Support Worker

Making Space Charity; Thurcroft; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wage access (Stream)

Electric Car Scheme

Bravo Benefits

Holidays 28 days

Double time on holidays

Learn portal access

Career progression

Travel reimbursement

Pension scheme

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Making Space is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for Ivanhoe Community Supported Living in Rotherham. You will help adults live independently in a person-centred way, assist with medication and daily tasks, and support community access. The role emphasizes values and strong relationships with clients and colleagues.

DBS and checks apply; the company offers progression, extensive benefits, and a positive team culture. The position is based in the UK with on-site work in South Yorkshire.

Qualifications

• Values-driven approach and ability to build relationships with clients
• Willingness to pursue training through internal development programs

Responsibilities

• Support adults to live independently in a person-centred way
• Assist with medication access, daily tasks, and community involvement

Job description

We have an opportunity available for a Support Worker to join the team at Ivanhoe Community Supported Living based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 9EF.

Salary £13.12 per hour

Hours 35 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. 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.

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 in Supported Living you'll be supporting adults on a person-centered basis to live independently, helping them move towards independent accommodation.

From medication assistance to accessing the community and domestic tasks, your days will be varied, and no two days will be the same. That's why we're looking for someone who can think on their feet and truly understand our clients' needs with a big smile that lights up our service users' faces.

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.

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.