Support Worker - Supported Living

Making Space Charity; Burnley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stream - Wage access

Electric Car Scheme

Bravo Benefits and health discounts

Up to 28 days holidays per year

Double time on Christmas/Boxing Day/NY

Sell/buy holidays

Learning e-portal

Investment in qualifications (level 2-

Career progression opportunities

Travel schemes (cycle to work, 55p/m)

Pension scheme 3% employer

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Making Space Charity in Burnley is recruiting a Recovery Support Worker for the Inspiring Minds Lancashire Service. You will help adults with mental health needs, learning disabilities and autism move toward independent living and accommodation.

You will support with daily living tasks, medication management and community access, in a person-centred approach. The role requires 35 hours per week with varied shifts, including some weekends.

Qualifications

• Must hold a minimum Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• At least one year of relevant experience in Health and Social Care.
• Patience and a sense of humour are key qualities for this role.

Responsibilities

• Support tenants to live independently and work towards independent accommodation.
• Assist with medications and access to the community and domestic tasks as required.
• Build relationships with service users and colleagues to enable personalised care and recovery.

Skills

Patience

Sense of humour

Education

Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care

Job description

We have an opportunity available for a Recovery Support Worker to join our Lancashire Supported Living Rehabilitation Service, Inspiring Minds, based in Burnley, BB11 1UG.

The service contains 9 beds and will provide intermediate short term functional rehabilitation support to adults with mental health needs, learning disabilities and individuals on the autistic spectrum and is designed to be a personalised, interactive and collaborative process, reflecting the whole person. The service enables individuals to maximise their potential to live a full and active life within their family, social networks, education/training and the workplace where appropriate, in the context of their mental health and promote recovery.

Salary £13.12 per hour

Hours 35 weekly working various shifts between 8am-10pm, including some weekends

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 Recovery 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. 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!

Patience and a sense of humour are also key qualities we're looking for, so if you're someone who represents these traits, we want to hear from you!

Candidates must hold a minimum Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care, or an equivalent recognised qualification. Alongside at least one years relevant experience working within a Health and Social Care setting.

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.

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.