Overview
We have an opportunity available for a Young Carer Support Worker to join the team at our Cheshire East Carers Service, based at Electra House Crew Cheshire CW1 6GL.
Salary: £12.75 per hour
Hours: 37 per week
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.
At Making Space, we are committed to making a difference in the lives of those in our care. We live and breathe our core values and are looking for likeminded individuals to join our team on our mission to make a positive impact on those in our community who need us most.
Responsibilities
In the role of Young Carer Support Worker, you will need to be passionate about empowering and helping carers with a range of matters on a one-to-one basis.
You will provide values-based support, advice, and information to service users and carers, ensuring they have access to practical and emotional support.
You will also assist carers in developing coping strategies, conduct home visits and carer assessments, and provide information about mental health services available to them.
In this role, you will have a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of carers and their loved ones.
Qualifications
Candidates must have a qualification in Health and Social Care and a qualification in Children or Youth (or have the willingness to work towards this).
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 at Making Space.
Benefits
We are constantly reviewing our benefits packages to ensure our employees receive the very best company perks and we are always seeking further additions.
* 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 Xmas day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day
* Ability to buy and sell up to 2 weeks holiday – statutory limits apply
* Access to our library of learning through our e-portal
* Upskilling opportunities with qualifications in levels 2-6 in Health and Social Care, Management, Admin, plus 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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