Support Worker
Making Space
Support Worker
Making Space
Offers adult health and social care
We have exciting new opportunities available for Support Workers to join our new service delivering care at home to adults living in their own homes in Ellesmere Port & Chester.
Salary: £14.90 per hour
Weekly Hours: Various guaranteed contracts available from 15hrs - 30hrs with option to pick up regular overtime working various shifts between 7am-11pm including working some weekends.
Location: Ellesmere Port & Chester
WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WITH THEIR OWN CAR OR BIKE. £250 bonus paid for drivers after 1st month plus 40p milleage between calls.
Our services deliver compassionate, person-centred care to individuals in their own homes across Cheshire West and Chester. Working in close partnership with local authorities and other health and social care professionals, we support people to maintain independence, dignity, and quality of life at home. Our services offer a flexible range of both regulated and non-regulated support, tailored to meet individual needs. As a values-based charity, the people we support are at the heart of all decision-making, ensuring care is shaped by respect, kindness, and choice.
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. To find out more about our values and the behaviours that underpin them click here.
Looking for a job where you can make a real difference in people's lives?
Look no further than working with us here at Making Space! As a Support Worker you'll be supporting adults on a person centred basis to live independently and receive the support they need in their own homes.
You will be supporting a variety of people with different needs which will include support with personal care, medication assistance, meal prep and domestic tasks, your days will be varied, and no two days will be the same. That's why we're looking for someone who can think on their feet and truly understand individual needs with a big smile that lights up our service users' faces.
We're not too concerned about qualifications for this role; we're more interested in your values and how you build relationships with our service users and fellow colleagues. If you're the type of person who finds joy in the little moments of life and can ensure the people we support are living a full and happy life, then we want to hear from you!
Patience and a sense of humour are also key qualities we're looking for, so if you're someone who represents these traits, we encourage you to apply online now it takes just a minute!
A full job description can be found here.
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 ours.
Car drivers/access to own transport is key to deliver car across the patch.
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: 14.9 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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