Support Worker - Residential

We have an opportunity available for a Part Time Support Worker to join the team at Ashwood Court Residential based in Warrington, Cheshire WA3 2RB.

Salary: £12.00 hourly

Hours: 30 weekly

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.

As a Support Worker, you will embody these core values while providing exceptional care and unwavering support to service users, particularly those with learning disabilities, complex needs, and behaviour that challenges.

Responsibilities:

• Your role will involve providing personal care, administering medication, and assisting with domestic tasks.
• With your kind and compassionate heart, you will create an environment of warmth and care that will make service users feel seen and valued.
• As a tailor-made supporter, you will adjust your approach to each individual's unique needs, ensuring they receive the highest level of care possible.
• With courage in your heart, you will tackle any challenges that may arise with unwavering determination.

Qualifications:

It’s important to note that you do not need prior industry experience or any specific qualifications to be considered 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 whose personal values align with ours here at Making Space.

Benefits:

• 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.
• Qualifications in level 2-6 in Health and Social Care, Management, Admin plus other continuous professional development opportunities.
• 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.