Support Worker - Supported Living

Making Space Charity; Manchester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wages access

Electric car scheme

Bravo benefits

Holidays 28 days

Double time pay

Buy/sell holidays

Learning portal

Professional development

Career progression

Cycle to work

Pension scheme 3%

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Making Space Charity in Manchester is recruiting a Support Worker for our Floating Support service in M12 4AH. You will work with adults to help them live more independently, providing person-centred support across daily tasks, community access, and medication assistance as needed.

No formal qualifications are required; we value empathy, patience and a friendly, proactive approach. You will receive on-the-job training and opportunities to pursue professional qualifications, with DBS checks and

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required; values and relationships matter.
• On-the-job training provided and opportunities for professional qualifications.
• DBS checks and safeguarding training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support adults in a person-centred way to live independently.
• Assist with medication, community access and domestic tasks.
• Build strong rapport with service users and colleagues to ensure a positive experience.

Job description

We have an opportunity available for a Support Worker to join the team at our Manchester Floating Support service based in Manchester, M12 4AH.

Salary £13.12 per hour

Hours 35 weekly

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?

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-centred 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.

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.