Are you ready to make a real difference in people's lives and have some fun while doing it?
Then the role of a Senior Support Worker might be perfect for you! As a Senior Support Worker, you'll have the opportunity to supervise and delegate tasks to a dedicated team of support workers, ensuring that values-based support is delivered to the highest standards to the people we support.
You'll be supporting adults with various conditions including LD, dementia, mental health, and other physical conditions on a person-centered basis, from following care plans to administering medication and assisting with daily living. As a Senior Support Worker, you will supervise staff members and delegate responsibilities, ensuring values-based support is delivered to the highest standard, so previous Support Worker experience is essential.
You will be supporting adults with mental health illnesses on a person-centered basis. Tasks will include following a care plan, medication administration, accessing the community, and domestic tasks such as support with shopping and daily living tasks.
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.
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We have an opportunity available for a Senior Support Worker to join the team at Kingshill Court based in Wigan, WN6 0AR.
Salary: £13.35 per hour
Hours: 32 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.
Our focus on Kind Hearts is about generously building empathy and connection to create a sense of belonging. We believe every person deserves to feel valued and respected.
Tailor making is about nurturing unique relationships to make every day count. We understand that each person's needs and circumstances are different, so we strive to provide customized support and assistance to ensure all in our care can live their best lives.
Dreaming Big involves harnessing imagination to generate confidence in ourselves and others to take the first step. We believe that anything is possible when we set our minds to it, and we are dedicated to helping others believe in themselves too.
Having Courage means committing bravely to working in ways that take us to new places. We believe our team makes a real change to those we serve, and we must be willing to take risks and be bold in our decision-making.
Being ready is about responding to whatever comes our way by moving forward together. We know life can be unpredictable, but by working together and being prepared, we can overcome any obstacles.
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 are looking for like-minded individuals to join our team on our mission to positively impact our community.
We are constantly reviewing our benefits packages to ensure our employees receive the best perks, and we are always seeking further enhancements.
Our current benefits include:
* 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)
* We pay double time for Xmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day
* Employees can buy and sell up to 2 weeks holiday (statutory limits apply)
* Access to our learning library through our e-portal
* Opportunities for upskilling with qualifications in health and social care, management, admin, and CPD
* Career progression with at least half of senior roles filled internally
* Travel schemes including cycle to work, car maintenance, and 45p per mile expenses
* Colleague engagement hub with awards
* Pension scheme with at least 3% employer contribution
* Paid sick leave
Successful applicants will undergo employment checks, including DBS and references, and will receive safeguarding training. Making Space is an equal opportunities employer.
We can only accept applications from those legally entitled to live and work in the UK.
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