Support Worker Waking Nights - LD Supported Living Service

Making Space Charity; Runcorn, Saltash; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for dedicated part-time Waking Night Support Workers to join their compassionate team. In this role, you will provide essential care to adults with various conditions, ensuring their comfort and safety during waking nights. Your responsibilities will include administering medication, offering personal care, and engaging residents in activities that foster skill development. This organization values empathy, courage, and a commitment to making a difference, offering ongoing training and career progression opportunities. If you are passionate about helping others and want to be part of a supportive team, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Wagestream – Access up to 30% of wages as earned

Lifestyle benefits and health service discounts

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Double 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 through e-portal

Investment in qualifications in Health and Social Care

Career progression opportunities

Travel schemes including cycle to work

Pension Scheme with employer contribution

Qualifications

• No prior industry experience needed; on-the-job training provided.
• Alignment with company values is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent care to residents, including personal care tasks.
• Administer medication and conduct security checks.

Skills

Empathy

Compassion

Energy

Personal Care

Communication Skills

Job description

Overview

We have opportunities available for part-time Waking Night Support Worker (with Personal Care) to join the team at Halton Supported Living based in Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 1DF.

Salary: £12 per hour

Hours: 20 per week

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.

Kind Hearts is about generously building empathy and connection to create a sense of belonging. We believe that every person deserves to feel valued and respected.

Tailor Making is about nurturing unique relationships to make every day count. We strive to provide customized support to ensure all those in our care can live their best lives.

Dreaming Big is about harnessing imagination to generate confidence in ourselves and others. We believe that anything is possible when we set our minds to it.

Having Courage is about committing bravely to working in ways that take us to new places. We believe our team makes a real change and 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 that life can be unpredictable, but by working together, 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 are looking for like-minded individuals to join our team.

Responsibilities

As a Support Worker, you will work with adults living with various conditions, including LD, dementia, mental health, and other physical conditions on a person-centered basis. You will ensure that residents are involved in all decisions regarding their care and help encourage and develop new skills through various activities.

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 happy.

This role requires energy, compassion, and a passion for helping others. You will work as part of a supportive team 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

You do not need prior industry experience or specific qualifications to be considered for this role. Upon joining Making Space, you will receive on-the-job training and the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications if desired.

We seek individuals who can showcase that their personal values align with ours at Making Space.

Benefits

We are constantly reviewing our benefits packages to ensure our employees receive the 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 holiday per year, including bank holidays (pro rata for part-time).
• Double 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 from level 2-6 in Health and Social Care, Management, Admin, and other continuous professional development.
• Career progression opportunities, with at least half of senior posts filled internally through promotion.
• Travel schemes including cycle to work, car maintenance, and 40p per mile travel expenses.
• Colleague engagement hub with monthly and annual colleague awards.
• Pension Scheme with a 3% employer contribution as a minimum.
• Paid sick leave.

Successful applicants will be subject to employment checks, including DBS and reference 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.