Support Worker - Supported Living

Making Space Charity; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Electric Car Scheme

Lifestyle benefits

28 days holiday (pro rata)

Double time on holidays (Christmas/Box

Learning & development

Pension scheme

Sick leave

Job summary

Making Space Charity in Clitheroe, Lancashire is seeking a Support Worker to join our Supported Living Services at BB9 4PZ and BB7 1QT. The role offers £13.12 per hour and 30 hours per week, with a pattern Monday to Friday between 8:00am–6:00pm or 9:00am–7:00pm. Weekend work is required on a five-week rolling rota 9:00am–1:00pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

A driver is required to cover different sites. We value people over formal qualifications and provide on-the-job training with opportunities to

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required; on-the-job training provided.
• Willingness to learn, patient and compassionate.

Responsibilities

• Support adults on a person-centred basis to live independently.
• Assist with medication, accessing the community and domestic tasks.

Skills

Driving licence

Computer skills

Job description

We have an opportunity available for a Support Worker to join the team at our Supported Living Services based in Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB9 4PZ and BB7 1QT.

Salary £13.12 per hour

Hours 30 hours weekly

Working pattern Monday to Friday, with 30 hours worked between either 800am-600pm or 900am-700pm. Weekend work is required on a five-week rolling rota, covering Saturday and Sunday from 900am-100pm.

A driver is required, as the role involves covering different sites.

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. To find out more about our values and the behaviours that underpin them click here.

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. 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 that represents these traits,

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.

Please note, basic computer skills are required for this role.

• 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 45p 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.