Support Worker Waking Nights

TN United Kingdom; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for Waking Nights to join a new team in Rotherham. This role is vital in helping adults with mental health and learning disabilities live independently and engage with their community. You will provide compassionate care, administer medication, and support personal development through various activities. With a commitment to ongoing training and professional growth, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you support. Join a team driven by core values that foster empathy, courage, and tailored support.

Benefits

Wagestream – Access up to 30% of wages as earned

Lifestyle benefits and health discounts

Up to 28 days holiday including bank holidays

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

Option to buy or sell holiday days

Learning resources via our e-portal

Support for qualifications in health and social care levels 2-6

Internal promotion opportunities

Travel schemes and expenses

Employee recognition programs

Pension scheme with 3% employer contribution

Paid sick leave

Qualifications

• No prior experience or specific qualifications are required.
• On-the-job training and opportunities for professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with various conditions including LD and mental health.
• Involve residents in care decisions and support skill development.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Energy

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Support Worker - Waking Nights

We have opportunities available for a Full Time Support Worker - Waking Nights to join a new team at our Ivanhoe Community Supported Living Service, based in Rotherham, S66 9EF. The 24-hour CQC-registered service will support 3 adults with mental health, learning disabilities, and autism diagnoses, opening in September 2024. Staff training will commence prior to opening. The team will provide support to help residents live as independently as possible, engage with the community, and pursue an active, meaningful life.

Salary: £12.00 per hour

Hours: 35 hours weekly

About Making Space

At Making Space, our team is driven by core values that guide us to make a positive impact in our community. Our values are:

• Kind Hearts: Building empathy and connection to create belonging.
• Tailor Making: Providing customized support to meet individual needs.
• Dreaming Big: Encouraging confidence and imagination.
• Having Courage: Taking bold steps to make meaningful change.
• Being Ready: Responding proactively to challenges.

Responsibilities

As a Support Worker, you will work with adults with various conditions including LD, dementia, mental health, and physical conditions. Your role involves ensuring residents are involved in their care decisions, supporting skill development through activities, administering medication, personal care, security checks, and domestic tasks. This is a rewarding role requiring energy, compassion, and teamwork, with ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

No prior experience or specific qualifications are required. You will receive on-the-job training and have opportunities for professional development. We seek individuals whose personal values align with ours.

Benefits

• Wagestream – Access up to 30% of wages as earned
• Lifestyle benefits and health discounts
• Up to 28 days holiday including bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Double pay for Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day
• Option to buy or sell holiday days
• Learning resources via our e-portal
• Support for qualifications in health and social care levels 2-6
• Internal promotion opportunities
• Travel schemes and expenses
• Employee recognition programs
• Pension scheme with 3% employer contribution
• Paid sick leave

Note: Due to service user preferences, applications are only accepted from females for this position. We actively recruit for all genders and other vacancies are available.

Successful applicants will undergo employment checks, including DBS and references, and receive safeguarding training. Making Space is an equal opportunities employer and only considers applicants legally entitled to work in the UK.