Senior Support Worker

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Part timePer hour
Location: Wigan
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Job offered by: Making Space Charity
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Overview

We have several opportunities available for Senior Support Workers to work across our residential rehabilitation service Kingshill based in Standish, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN6 0AR and Ashwood Court Residential based in Lowton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 2RB. Salary:

£12.75 per hour. Hours:

39, 35 and 32 hours per week on permanent contracts. In addition, some sleep-in shifts will be required, which are paid at an additional rate. We have 3 positions working at Kingshill, 1 position working at Ashwood Court, and 1 floating position working across both services available. Access to own transport is essential for this role to commute between the services for the floating role. At Making Space, we are a team 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. Responsibilities

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 mental health conditions on a person-centered basis, from following care plans to administering medication and assisting with daily living. If you're ready to join our team and help make a real difference, then apply now! Qualifications

As a Senior Support Worker, you will supervise staff members and delegate responsibilities, ensuring values-based support is delivered to the highest standard. Support Worker experience is essential, and a level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent would be an advantage. You also need to be good at paperwork and accuracy, as you will be carrying out audits, writing care plans, and using computer systems to record information. You will be supporting adults with mental health illnesses on a person-centered basis, including following care plans, administering medication, and supporting with daily living tasks. Benefits

We are constantly reviewing our benefits packages to ensure our employees receive the best company perks. Our current benefits include: Wagestream – 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 Employees can buy and sell up to 2 weeks holiday – statutory limits apply Access to our library of learning through our e-portal Investment in qualifications in levels 2-6 in Health and Social Care, Management, Admin, plus other continuous professional development Career progression opportunities; at least half of our senior posts are filled internally through promotion. Travel schemes including cycle to work, car maintenance, and 40p per mile travel expenses. Colleague engagement hub with monthly and annual colleague awards Pension Scheme with a 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.

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