Support Worker - Supported Living

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Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to making a positive impact in the community as a part-time Support Worker. This role offers the opportunity to support adults in living independently, with a focus on building meaningful relationships and providing person-centered care. You'll enjoy a varied workday, assisting clients with medication, community access, and daily living tasks. At this innovative charity, your empathy and patience will shine as you help those in need, all while being supported with training and development opportunities. If you have a kind heart and a desire to make a difference, this role is for you.

Benefits

Wagestream - Access to wages as earned

Lifestyle benefits through Bravo Benefits

Up to 28 days holidays per year

Double pay for Xmas day and other holidays

Buy and sell up to 2 weeks holiday

Access to learning library

Career progression opportunities

Travel schemes including cycle to work

Pension Scheme with employer contribution

Paid Sick leave

Qualifications

• No prior industry experience needed; on-the-job training provided.
• Align personal values with the company's core values.

Responsibilities

• Support adults to live independently and assist with daily tasks.
• Provide medication assistance and help clients access the community.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

No specific qualifications required

Job description

Support Worker - Supported Living

Making Space Charity

• Location: Blackpool
• Salary: £12.00 per hour
• Type: Permanent
• Hours: Part-time
• Posted: 2 days ago

Overview:

We have an opportunity available for a Part Time Support Worker - Supported Living to join the team at Chatsworth Avenue and St Pauls Road. You will be working across the two services based in Bispham, Blackpool FY2 9AN and FY1 2NY.

Salary: £12.00 hourly
Hours: 30 weekly

At Making Space, we are a team that is driven by a strong set of company values that guide us in our mission to make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve in our community. Our values of Kind Hearts, Tailor Making, Dreaming Big, Having Courage, and Being Ready are at the core of everything we do.

Our Values:

• Kind Hearts: About generously building empathy and connection to create a sense of belonging. We believe that every person deserves to feel like they are valued and respected.
• Tailor Making: Nurturing unique relationships to make every day count. We strive to provide customised support and assistance to ensure all those in our care are able to live their best lives.
• Dreaming Big: Harnessing imagination to generate confidence in ourselves and others to take the first step. We believe that anything is possible when we set our minds to it.
• Having Courage: Committing bravely to working in ways that take us to new places. We believe that our team at Making Space makes a real change to those we serve.
• Being Ready: Responding to whatever comes our way by moving forward together. We know that life can be unpredictable, but by working together, we can overcome any obstacles.

At Making Space, we are committed to making a difference in the lives of those in our care. We live and breathe our core values and are looking for likeminded individuals to join our team on our mission to make a positive impact on those in our community who need us most.

Responsibilities:

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. 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 encourage you to apply online now; it takes just a minute!

Qualifications:

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 with 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:

• Wagestream - Access up to 30% of your wages as you earn
• 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 40p 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.