We have an opportunity available for a Part Time Support Worker to join the West Yorkshire Supported Living team covering Cemetery Road, Heckmondwike, WF16 9EH and Clara Street, Huddersfield, HD1 6DX.
This role is for weekend and evening support.
Salary: £13.12 per hour
Hours: 16 weekly
We are driven by a strong set of values that guide us in our mission to make a positive impact on the lives of the people who draw on our support. We live and breathe our values: Kind Hearts, Tailor Making, Dreaming Big, Having Courage and Being Ready, every day and are looking for like-minded people to join us in making a meaningful difference in our community.
As a Support Worker in Supported Living you'll be supporting adults on a person‑centered basis to live independently, helping them move towards independent accommodation.
From medication assistance to accessing the community and domestic tasks, your days will be varied, and no two days will be the same. Please note that we are looking for someone who can think on their feet and truly understand our clients' needs with a big smile that lights up our service users' faces.
We are not too concerned about qualifications for this role; we are more interested in your values and how you build relationships with our service users and fellow colleagues. If you find joy in the little moments of life and can ensure our tenants are living a full and happy life, we want to hear from you. Patience and a sense of humour are also key qualities we are looking for.
Benefits
- Stream – Access up to 30% of your wages as you earn
- Electric Car 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
- We invest in your upskilling – qualifications in level 2‑6 in Health and Social Care, Management, Admin plus other continuous professional development if you wish to further your career within Social Care
- We invest heavily in your career progression; at least half of our senior posts are filled internally through promotion
- Travel schemes including cycle to work, car maintenance and 55p 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.
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Making Space Charity in Lincoln is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and growth of its staff. With a supportive work culture, comprehensive training, and opportunities for further qualifications in Health and Social Care, employees can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the lives of tenants. The benefits package, including access to stream wages, holidays, and a pension scheme, ensures a rewarding career path in social care.
