Support Worker jobs in United Kingdom

We have an exciting new opportunity available for 4 Recovery Support Workers to join our brand new Lancashire Supported Living Rehabilitation Service Inspiring Minds East, based in Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 1UG.

Salary: £12.60 per hour

Hours: 35 per week working shifts 8am-3pm and 3pm-10pm.

This is a brand new service and you will be joining a new team. The service is due to open mid June 2025 with Induction planned for staff from 1st June 2025.

The service contains 9 beds and will provide intermediate short term rehabilitation support to adults with mental health needs, learning disabilities and individuals on the autistic spectrum and is designed to be a personalised, interactive and collaborative process, reflecting the whole person. It will enable individuals to maximise their potential to live a full and active life within their family, social networks, education/training and the workplace where appropriate, in the context of their mental health and promote recovery.

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 include:

• Kind Hearts: Building empathy and connection to create a sense of belonging.
• Tailor Making: Nurturing unique relationships to provide customised support.
• Dreaming Big: Harnessing imagination to generate confidence.
• Having Courage: Committing to bold decision making.
• Being Ready: Responding to challenges by moving forward together.

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 likeminded individuals to join our team on our mission to make a positive impact on those in our community who need us most.

As a Recovery Support Worker, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives.

You'll provide compassionate, person-centered, and recovery-focused care and support, helping individuals build resilience, coping strategies, and self-management skills.

It's not just about addressing immediate needs; it's about empowering individuals to take control of their mental health and well-being in the long term. By fostering partnerships, signposting, and making referrals, you'll ensure that those attending our service have access to all the specialist, universal, and targeted support that they need.

If you're a caring individual who values the importance of holistic, person-centred care, and are passionate about helping others achieve recovery and well-being, then we would love to hear from you.

The successful candidate will have a Diploma Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) or be willing to work towards this.

Previous experience of working within a mental health setting and having the knowledge of understanding and working with people with a variety of complex needs is essential 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 with 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.
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays subject to contract.
• Double pay for Xmas 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.
• Upskilling opportunities with qualifications in level 2-6 in Health and Social Care, Management, Admin plus other continuous professional development.
• Career progression opportunities; 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.
• Colleague engagement hub with monthly and annual colleague awards.
• Pension Scheme with 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.