Job Description
Support Workers – Respite Service (Days & Waking Nights)- £12.60 Per Hour + Benefits- Swallow Lodge, North Hykeham, Lincoln
The Role
Are you calm, caring and confident supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism or complex needs? Do you want a meaningful role where every shift genuinely improves someone’s day or night?
We are looking for a Support Worker to join our friendly team at Swallow Lodge, an 8-bed respite service offering planned short stays for adults 18+. This is a hands-on, rewarding position where no two days are the same.
As a Support Worker, you will provide practical and emotional support that helps people feel safe, comfortable and independent. These are full-time positions, working 35 hours per week.
Hours: Days - 35 hours weekly working various shifts between 7.30am-9.30pm. 3/4 days per week including working 2 in 3 weekends
Waking Nights – 35 hours weekly working 9.30pm-7.30am 3/4 shifts per week
This role includes personal care, meal preparation, cleaning duties and creating a welcoming home environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide high-quality care and support tailored to individual needs
* Assist with personal care and daily living tasks
* Prepare meals and maintain a clean, safe environment
* Follow care and support plans
* Keep accurate records and report concerns promptly
* Promote independence, dignity and choice
* Work closely with colleagues and external professionals
* Support safeguarding and health & safety practices at all times
The Company
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 our looking for likeminded individuals to join our team on our mission to make a positive impact to those in our community who need us most.
When you join us, you’ll receive on-the-job training and have opportunities to pursue professional qualifications to help you grow in your role.
The Benefits
* £12.60 per hour
* Up to 28 days’ holiday including bank holidays (pro rata)
* Double pay for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
* Access up to 30% of earned wages early
* Funded training and recognised qualifications (Levels 2–6)
* Career progression opportunities
* Pension scheme with 3% employer contribution
* Paid sick leave
* Travel schemes and mileage expenses
* Colleague awards and wellbeing discounts
* Electric Car Scheme (subject to salary sacrifice & N Minimum Wage regulations)
The Person
To succeed as a Support Worker, you will be:
* Caring, reliable and patient
* Comfortable providing personal care
* Organised with good written and verbal communication
* Able to work independently and as part of a team
* Experienced in health, social care or supported housing (preferred)
* NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (desirable)
* Flexible with shifts, including nights or weekends
Above all, you will want to help people live well and feel valued.
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.