Support Worker - Supported Living

TN United Kingdom; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Support Workers to join their new Community Supported Living Service in Rotherham. This role focuses on empowering adults with mental health challenges and learning disabilities to live independently and engage with their community. The company values empathy, patience, and strong interpersonal skills, offering comprehensive training and career development opportunities. Join a team committed to making a positive impact in the lives of those they serve, while enjoying a range of benefits including flexible working hours, generous holiday allowances, and continuous professional development. If you are driven by kindness and a desire to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Access to wages as you earn

Lifestyle benefits and health service discounts

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Double pay for holidays

Buy and sell holiday

Access to learning library

Investment in qualifications

Career progression opportunities

Travel schemes

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications required; on-the-job training provided.
• Opportunity to undertake professional qualifications in Health and Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Support adults to live independently at home and in the community.
• Assist with medication and domestic tasks while building relationships.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Patience

Problem-solving

Education

On-the-job training

Professional qualifications in Health and Social Care

Job description

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Support Worker - Supported Living, Rotherham

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Client:

Making Space

Location:

Rotherham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Overview

We have an opportunity available for a Support Worker to join a new team at our brand new Community Supported Living Service Invanhoe, based in Rotherham, S66 9EF.

Salary: £12.00 per hour
Hours: 35 per week plus some additional sleep in shifts paid at additional rate. Part time and bank contracts will also be considered.

The 24 hour CQC registered service will be home to 3 adults living with mental health, learning disabilities and autism diagnosis and is due to open in September 2024 - staff training is to commence prior to opening. The team will provide various support to ensure the service users can live as independently as possible, engage with the local community and help them to engage in an active life, retain personal autonomy, social identity, meaning, purpose and achieve a positive sense of self.

At Making Space we are a team that are 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 focus on Kind Hearts is about generously building empathy and connection to create a sense of belonging. We believe that every person deserves to feel like they are a valued and respected.

Tailor Making is about nurturing unique relationships to make every day count. We understand that every person’s needs circumstances are different, so we strive to provide customised support and assistance to ensure all those in our care are able to live their best lives.

Dreaming Big is about 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 and we are 100% dedicated to helping others believe in themselves too.

Having Courage is about committing bravely to working in ways that take us to new places. We believe that our team at Making Space really do make a real change to those we serve and we must be willing to take risks and be bold in our decision making.

Being Ready is about responding to whatever comes our way by moving forward together. We know too well that life can be unpredictable but by working together and being prepared 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 our looking for likeminded individuals to join our team on our mission to make a positive impact to those in our community who need us most.

Responsibilities

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 both at home and out in the community.

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, we encourage you to apply online now it takes just a minute!

A full Job Description can be found

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.

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

Please note unfortunately we are only able to accept applications from females for this post due to service user preference. However we do actively recruit for both genders and our other vacancies can be found on the welcome page of this portal.

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.