Senior Support Worker- £27,105 + Benefits- Ellesmere Port & Chester
The Role
Are you an experienced Support Worker who enjoys helping people live independently in their own homes? Do you have the confidence to guide colleagues, deliver high-quality care and make a positive difference every day?
We have exciting opportunities for a Senior Support Worker to join our brand-new Care at Home service across Ellesmere Port and Chester.
As a Senior Support Worker, you will play a key role in supporting adults to maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life in the comfort of their own homes. This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same.
You'll provide practical support, build meaningful relationships and help lead a team committed to delivering exceptional person-centred care. The service is due to open in May, with a fully paid induction programme provided before launch.
If you're ready to join a new service, develop your career and help people live fulfilling lives in their own homes, we'd love to hear from youapply today.
Key Responsibilities:
Support individuals to live independently in their own homes
Provide personal care and medication support where required
Assist with meal preparation and household tasks
Act as a Key Worker, supporting assessments, care planning, and reviews
Lead and support Support Workers on a day-to-day basis
Ensure care records and support plans remain accurate and up to date
Promote dignity, choice, independence, and wellbeing
Work alongside health and social care professionals to deliver excellent outcomes
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, youll receive on-the-job training and have opportunities to pursue professional qualifications to help you grow in your role.
The 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 Years 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 including electric bikes, car maintenance and travel expenses of 40 per mile.
We run a colleague engagement hub with monthly and annual colleague awards
Pension Scheme 3% employer contribution as a minimum
Statutory sick pay from day 1
The Person
Previous experience as a Support Worker
Experience supporting or guiding colleagues within a care setting
A caring, patient, and positive approach
Strong communication and organisational skills
The ability to adapt to different situations and individual needs
A good sense of humour and a genuine desire to help others
A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle
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 arelegally entitled to live and work within the United Kingdom.
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