Social Inclusion Worker in Burnley

We have an opportunity available for a Social Inclusion Worker to join our Lancashire Supported Living Rehabilitation Service, Inspiring Minds, based in Burnley, BB11 1UG. The service contains 9 beds and will provide intermediate short‑term functional 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. The service enables 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.

Salary £12.60 per hour. Hours: 28 or 35 hours working various shifts between 8am–9pm including some weekends.

At Making Space we are a team that is 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.
• Tailor Making is about nurturing unique relationships to make every day count.
• Dreaming Big is about harnessing imagination to generate confidence in ourselves and others to take the first step.
• Having Courage is about committing bravely to working in ways that take us to new places.
• Being Ready is about responding to whatever comes our way by moving forward together.

As a Social Inclusion Worker, your role involves planning and organising a variety of activities to support the well‑being of adults in our care. You will encourage and support residents to participate in individual and group events and regularly review and adapt activities to meet their changing needs. Additionally, you will coordinate logistics, manage resources, and ensure activities run smoothly and safely. The role may include lone working and 1‑1 support in the community. If you are a creative and organised individual with a passion for helping others, then this role is for you.

Candidates must have an NVQ Level II (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards this. We are looking for individuals who have experience of running activities and therapeutic techniques and ideally have some experience of working with mental health. 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.

Benefits:

• Stream – Access up to 30% of your wages as you earn
• Electric Care 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 45p 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.