Overview
We have an opportunity available for a part-time Waking Nights Support Worker to join the team at our residential home, Greengate House based in St Helens, Merseyside WA9 5LT.
Salary: £12 per hour
Hours: 27 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.
Responsibilities
As a Support Worker, you will have the opportunity to work with adults living with various conditions including LD, dementia, mental health, and other physical conditions on a person-centred basis. You will ensure that residents are involved in all decisions regarding their care, and you'll help encourage and develop new skills through a variety of different activities.
In this role, you will work waking nights and be responsible for providing excellent care to your residents. Your duties will include administering medication, carrying out personal care tasks, conducting security checks, and performing domestic tasks. You will play a vital role in ensuring that your residents are safe, comfortable, and most importantly, happy.
Qualifications
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 with ours here at Making Space.
Benefits
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:
* 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 Christmas 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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