Support Worker - Supported Living

Making Space Charity; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 28 days holidays

Electric Car Scheme

Pension Scheme 3% employer

Paid Sick leave

Job summary

Making Space Charity is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist adults across six supported housing services in the Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre area. You will support tenants to maintain their tenancy and promote independent living, with duties spanning medication support, community access, domestic tasks and daily routines.

Flexibility is required for a 7-day rota, including early mornings, evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Patience and a sense of humour are key qualities.
• No specific qualifications or prior industry experience required; on-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to maintain tenancy and live more independently.
• Assist with medication, accessing the community, cleaning, cooking and domestic tasks.
• Work across six supported housing services on a rota, including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Patience

Humour

Interpersonal skills

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker to join our Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre Supported Housing Team.

In this role, you will work across six supported housing services in the Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre area, providing support to individuals who need help to maintain their tenancy.

Salary £13.12 per hour

Hours 18 weekly

Shifts Working shifts are 7am to 7pm. This is a 7-day service, so the role will involve working on a rota basis, including evenings and weekend shifts.

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.

Looking for a job where you can make a real difference in people's lives?

We're looking for a Support Worker to work across our Supported Living Services. You'll be supporting adults on a person-centered basis to live more independently and work towards moving into independent accommodation.

Your role will include supporting people with medication, accessing the community, cleaning, cooking and other domestic tasks. Your days will be varied, so we’re looking for someone who can think on their feet, understand the needs of the people who draw on our support, and bring a positive attitude to every shift.

We're not too concerned about qualifications for this role; we're more interested in your values and how you build relationships with the people we support and fellow colleagues. Patience and a sense of humour are also key qualities we're looking for, if you're someone who 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.

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.