Support Worker Waking Nights

Making Space (Warrington); Liverpool City Region; In loco; GBP 15.000 - 21.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Holiday entitlement

Electric car scheme

Pension scheme

Double time holidays

Career progression

Descrizione del lavoro

Making Space (Warrington) is seeking a part-time Support Worker for waking nights at Bluebell Lane in Knowsley (L36 7XY). You will support adults with LD, dementia, mental health and other needs in a person-centred way, helping residents stay involved in care decisions and develop new skills.

This on-site role offers a competitive hourly rate of £13.12 and alternating night shifts. DBS checks apply, with on-going training and opportunities for professional qualifications within the social care

Competenze

• NVQ Level 2 qualification with experience supporting people with mental health needs, managing crisis situations and administering medication.
• Good communication and IT skills; experience using Nourish Care and Sharepoint.
• On joining Making Space you will have on‑the‑job training and opportunities for professional qualifications.

Mansioni

• Administer medication and support personal care tasks for residents.
• Conduct security checks and assist with domestic tasks.
• Support residents to be involved in all care decisions and develop new skills.
• Work waking nights as part of a supportive team and engage in training.

Conoscenze

Excellent communication

IT skills

Formazione

NVQ Level 2

Strumenti

Nourish Care

Sharepoint

Descrizione del lavoro

Support Worker Waking Nights

Company: Making Space (Warrington)

Salary: from £13.12 an hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: Knowsley, L36 7XY

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 2 Oct 2026

Closing date: 1 Nov 2026

We have an opportunity available for a Part Time Waking Nights Support Worker to join the team at Bluebell Lane based in Knowsley, L36 7XY.

Salary: £13.12 per hour

Please note, this position is working alternative weeks. Week 1: Monday and Friday. Week 2: Saturday and Sunday.

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.

Responsibilities

As a Support Worker, you will have the opportunity to work with adults living with various conditions including LD, dementia, mental health and other physical conditions on a person‑centred basis. You will be there to ensure that residents are involved in all decisions regarding their care, and you'll help encourage and develop new skills through a variety of different activities.

In this role, you will work waking nights and be responsible for providing excellent care to your residents. Your duties will include administering medication, carrying out personal care tasks, conducting security checks, and performing domestic tasks. You will play a vital role in ensuring that your residents are safe, comfortable, and most importantly happy.

This is a truly rewarding role that requires energy, compassion and a passion for helping others. You will be working as part of a supportive team of professionals who are committed to making a difference in the lives of those they support. You will have access to ongoing training and development, allowing you to grow in your role and build a fulfilling career.

Qualifications

Candidates must have NVQ Level 2 qualification with experience supporting people with mental health needs managing crisis situations and administering medication.

You must have good communication and IT skills, with experience using Nourish Care and Sharepoint.

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.

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:

• 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.

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