Senior Support Worker
Making Space
Senior Support Worker
Making Space
Offers adult health and social care
We have an opportunity available for a Senior Support Worker to join the team at Ashwood Court Residential based in Lowton, WA3 2RB.
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Salary: £23,129.6 per annumHours: 32 hours weekly. In additional, some sleep-in shifts will be required which is paid at an additional rate.
At Making Space we are a team that are 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 that every person deserves to feel like they are a valued and respected.
Tailor making is about nurturing unique relationships to make every day count. We understand that every person’s needs circumstances are different, so we strive to provide customised support and assistance to ensure all those in our care are able to live their best lives.
Dreaming Big is about 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 100% dedicated to helping others believe in themselves too.
Having Courage is about committing bravely to working in ways that take us to new places. We believe that our team at Making Space really do make 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 too well that 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 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.
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.
Please note, sleep ins are required as part of this role.
If you're ready to join our team and help, make a real difference, then apply now, and let's get started on this journey together!
For further details you can review our full job description here
As 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 centred basis. Tasks will include following a care plan, medication administering, accessing the community & 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 ours here at Making Space .
We are constantly reviewing our benefits packages to ensure our employees are receiving the very best company perks and we are always seeking out further additions.
Our current benefits include:
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.
Compensation: 13.9 to N/A (GBP)
Offers adult health and social care
Making Space provides care and support services for adults with health or social care needs, including those with complex mental health issues, learning disabilities, dementia, older people, and carers. Its care plans are customized and delivered at home or in the community to support daily living, physical and mental health, and social inclusion. The company differentiates itself through close, relationship-based care, strong community connections, and flexibility to accommodate different funding arrangements with a person-centered approach. Its goal is to improve quality of life by promoting independence and wellbeing for adults needing care and support.
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