Support Worker Waking Nights

Making Space; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Runcorn is seeking a Support Worker for Waking Nights. This part-time position offers £12.60 per hour, supporting adults with varying conditions. Key responsibilities include personal care and facilitating activities. No specific qualifications are necessary as on-the-job training will be provided. Additionally, the role comes with perks such as access to wages, holiday benefits, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Access to wages as you earn

Lifestyle benefits and health service discounts

Up to 28 days holidays per year

Double time for major holidays

Career progression opportunities

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Paid sick leave

Qualifications

• No prior industry experience or specific qualifications required.
• On-the-job training is provided.
• Personal values must align with company values.

Responsibilities

• Work with adults living with various conditions on a person-centred basis.
• Ensure residents are involved in all decisions regarding their care.
• Encourage and develop new skills through activities.
• Provide support during waking nights, including medication and personal care.
• Ensure residents are safe, comfortable, and happy.
• Work as part of a supportive team.

Job description

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Support Worker Waking Nights - LD Supported Living Service

Base pay range

Salary: £12.60 per hour

Hours: 20 per week

At Making Space we are a team that is 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. We believe that every person deserves to feel valued and respected, to have supportive relationships, to harness imagination, to take courageous steps and to stay ready for challenges. We are committed to making a difference and we are looking for likeminded individuals to join our team to make a positive impact to those in our community who need us most.

Responsibilities

• Work with adults living with various conditions including LD, dementia, mental health and other physical conditions on a person‑centred basis.
• Ensure residents are involved in all decisions regarding their care.
• Encourage and develop new skills through a variety of activities.
• Provide support during waking nights, including administering medication, personal care, security checks and domestic tasks.
• Ensure residents are safe, comfortable and happy.
• Work as part of a supportive team and receive ongoing training and development.

Qualifications

• No prior industry experience or specific qualifications required.
• On‑the‑job training is provided and the opportunity to give professional qualifications if desired.
• Personal values must align with Making Space values.

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.
• Purchase and sell up to 2 weeks holiday (statutory limits apply).
• Access to our library of learning through our e‑portal.
• Investment in qualifications (levels 2‑6 in Health and Social Care, Management, Admin and other continuous professional development).
• Career progression opportunities – many senior posts are filled internally.
• Travel schemes including cycle to work, car maintenance and £0.40 per mile travel expenses.
• Colleague engagement hub with monthly and annual colleague awards.
• Pension scheme with 3% employer contribution 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.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part‑time

Job function

Other

Industry

Public Safety