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Senior Support Worker - supported living service, Huddersfield
Client: Making Space
Location: Huddersfield, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 3643363622b6
Job Views: 80
Posted: 18.02.2025
Expiry Date: 04.04.2025
Job Description:
Overview
We have new opportunities available for Senior Support Workers to join our new supported living service Edgar House based in Lindley, Huddersfield, HD3 3BB.
Salary: £12.75 per hour
Hours: full time and part time permanent contracts available working various shifts including days and waking nights to be discussed further at interview.
We are developing a new and exciting mental health supported living scheme for Adults with enduring Mental Health Illnesses (18+) in Lindley Huddersfield. As senior support worker you will be responsible for leading the staff team in delivering a service, which enables each service user to improve their mental health, and ultimately achieve their full potential. The service will provide background support 24/7 with the provision of wake-in night support.
The Services will be expected to have the required level of expertise, as identified through the framework arrangements, to support individuals with varying and fluctuating levels of mental health who will have been assessed as having the potential to flourish in a supportive environment as they move towards greater levels of independence.
The service is due to open in November with a full induction of staff taking place prior to opening.
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.
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 will also provide hands-on care and 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 Senior Support Worker you will supervise staff members and delegate responsibilities ensuring values based support is delivered to the highest standard so previous experience of supervising staff in a care setting is essential. You will also have a level 3 Diploma (or equivalent qualification) in health & Social Care or be willing to work towards.
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 share our company values, and who truly want to make a positive impact on young people’s lives.
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)
* We pay double time for Xmas day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
* Our employees can buy and sell up to 2 weeks holiday – statutory limits apply
* Access to our library of learning through our e-portal
* Want to upskill? We will invest in you and provide you with qualifications in level 2-6 in Health and Social Care, Management, Admin plus other continuous professional development should you wish to further your career within Social Care.
* We invest heavily in your career progression; did you know 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.
* We run a colleague engagement hub with monthly and annual colleague awards
* Pension Scheme 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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