Support Worker

Making Space; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A charity organization in Warrington is seeking a Support Worker to provide care and support for service users with learning disabilities and complex needs. The role includes personal care, medication administration, and creating a positive environment. No prior experience is necessary, as on-the-job training will be provided. Benefits include flexible pay options, generous holiday allowances, and a pension scheme with employer contributions.

Benefits

Access up to 30% of your wages as you earn

Lifestyle benefits through Bravo Benefits

Up to 28 days holidays per year

Double time for Christmas and New Year days

Travel schemes including cycle-to-work

Paid sick leave

Qualifications

• No prior industry experience or specific qualifications required.
• On-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care for service users.
• Administering medication safely.
• Assisting with household tasks.
• Creating a warm and caring environment.
• Adjusting care approaches to individual needs.
• Facing challenges with courage and determination.

Skills

Personal care

Medication administration

Domestic assistance

Determination in facing challenges

Job description

Support Worker – Making Space Charity

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Location: Ashwood Court Supportive Pathway, Lowton, WA3 2RB.

Salary: £12.60 per hour.

Hours: 25 hours weekly (includes both day and night shifts as per rota).

As a Support Worker, you will embody our core values of Kind Hearts, Tailor Making, Dreaming Big, Having Courage, and Being Ready. Your role will involve providing exceptional care and unwavering support to service users, particularly those with learning disabilities, complex needs, and behaviour that challenges.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing personal care.
• Administering medication.
• Assisting with domestic tasks.
• Creating an environment of warmth and care that makes service users feel seen and valued.
• Adjusting your approach to each individual's unique needs.
• Facing challenges with determination and courage.

No prior industry experience or any specific qualifications are required. On joining, you will receive on‑the‑job training and the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications.

Benefits:

• Stream – 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).
• Double time for Christmas day, Boxing Day and New Year’s day.
• Up to 2 weeks holiday purchase/sale (statutory limits apply).
• Access to our library of learning through our e‑portal.
• Investment in upskilling: qualifications in levels 2‑6 in Health and Social Care, Management, Admin and continuous professional development.
• Strong career progression – over half of senior posts are filled internally through promotion.
• Travel schemes including cycle‑to‑work, car maintenance and £0.45 per mile travel expenses.
• Colleague engagement hub with monthly and annual awards.
• Pension scheme with 3% employer contribution as a minimum.
• Paid sick leave.

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.