Support Worker - Supported Living

Making Space (Warrington); Burnley; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wage access

Electric car scheme

Bravo Benefits

Holidays 28 days

Job summary

Making Space is seeking a kind-hearted Support Worker for Pratt Street in Burnley to support adults on their journey toward independent living. You will provide person-centred support with day-to-day activities, including medication, community access and domestic tasks, on-site in Burnley, BB10 1RZ, in a permanent full-time role.

We value your values and relationships; no prior industry experience is required as on-the-job training is provided, with opportunities to undertake professional

Qualifications

• No prior industry experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• Willingness to undertake professional qualifications in Health and Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to adults moving towards independent living.
• Assist with daily activities, medication, community access and domestic tasks.
• Build trusting relationships with service users and team members.

Job description

Support Worker - Supported Living

Company: Making Space (Warrington)

Salary: from £13.12 per hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: Burnley, BB10 1RZ

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

We are seeking a kind-hearted Support Worker to join our team at Pratt Street in Burnley, Lancashire (BB10 1RZ).

You will support the people who draw on our support on a person-centered basis to live independently, helping them move towards independent accommodation.

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.

Responsibilities

If you are looking for a rewarding role where your support can make a genuine difference every day, this could be the opportunity for you.

As a Support Worker, you will provide person-centred support to adults who are working towards living independently and moving into their own accommodation. You will support people with a range of day‑to‑day activities, including medication, accessing the community and domestic tasks. No two days will be the same, so you will need to think on your feet, respond to each person’s needs and provide support with warmth and positivity.

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!

Qualifications

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

• 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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.