At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide exceptional care and support to service users during waking nights.
- Company: Join Making Space, a values-driven organisation making a positive community impact.
- Benefits: Earn £13.12 per hour with flexible benefits like wage access and travel schemes.
- Other info: Enjoy on-the-job training and opportunities for professional qualifications.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful difference in people's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: No prior experience needed; just bring your kind heart and passion for helping others.
The predicted salary is between 13.12 - 13.12 £ per hour.
We have an opportunity available for a Support Worker Waking Nights to join the team at Swallow Lodge based in Lincoln, LN6 8UZ.
Salary: £13.12 per hour
Hours: 35 weekly
At Making Space 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.
Responsibilities:
- Providing exceptional care and unwavering support to service users, particularly those with learning disabilities, complex needs, and behaviour that challenges.
- Providing personal care, administering medication, conducting security checks, and assisting with domestic tasks.
- Creating an environment of warmth and care that will make service users feel seen and valued.
- Adjusting your approach to each individual's unique needs, ensuring they receive the highest level of care possible.
- Tackling 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 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 Car Scheme (subject to salary sacrifice).
- Travel schemes including cycle to work, car maintenance and 45p per mile travel expenses.
- 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.
