Support Worker - Supported Living

Making Space Charity; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Support Workers to join their team in Stockport. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of adults in supported living, helping them achieve independence. With flexible part-time and full-time options, you will receive comprehensive training and support. The organization prides itself on its core values and is committed to providing a positive working environment. Enjoy a range of benefits including access to wages as you earn, generous holiday allowances, and opportunities for career progression. If you are passionate about supporting others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Wagestream – Access up to 30% of your wages as you earn

Lifestyle benefits through Bravo Benefits

Up to 28 days holidays per year

Double time pay for Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day

Ability to buy and sell up to 2 weeks holiday

Access to library of learning

Investment in qualifications

Career progression opportunities

Travel schemes including cycle to work

Pension Scheme with 3% employer contribution

Qualifications

• No prior industry experience needed; on-the-job training provided.
• Opportunity to undertake professional qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support adults to live independently and move towards independent accommodation.
• Assist with medication, community access, and domestic tasks.

Skills

Person-centered support

Positive attitude

Medication assistance

Community access

Domestic tasks

Job description

Overview

We have opportunities available for both Part Time and Full Time Support Workers - Supported Living to join the team at Castlewood Court based in Stockport, SK1 3PA.

Salary: £12.00 hourly

Hours: 20 hour weekly contract available, as well as a 35 hour weekly contract.

At Making Space, we are a team 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.

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. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Medication assistance
2. Accessing the community
3. Domestic tasks

We're looking for someone who can think on their feet and understand our clients' needs with a positive attitude.

Qualifications

It’s important to note that you do not need prior industry experience or any specific qualifications to be considered for this role. You will receive on-the-job training and the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications if desired.

We are seeking individuals whose 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. 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)
• Double time pay for Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day
• Ability to buy and sell up to 2 weeks holiday – statutory limits apply
• Access to our library of learning through our e-portal
• Investment in qualifications in Health and Social Care and Management
• Career progression opportunities
• Travel schemes including cycle to work, car maintenance, and 40p per mile travel expenses
• Colleague engagement hub with awards
• Pension Scheme with 3% employer contribution
• 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.