Overview
We have an opportunity available for part-time Support Workers to join the team at Sherdley Court based in Prescot, Merseyside L35 4PD. Please click here for further details about the service.
Salary: £12 per hour
Hours: Various part-time contracts available:
1. 16 hour contract x 2: Working from Mon to Fri, 5-6 hours per day (some weekend work may be required as and when needed) - this is to cover 1-1 hours escorting people into the community to access appointments and local activities.
2. 22.5 hour contract: Shift patterns are Mon - Sun 07:15 - 14:45 & 14:45 - 22:15. This position involves providing cover for staff absences such as annual leave, training, and sickness. You will be required to work every other weekend.
3. 27.5 hour contract: Shift patterns are Mon - Sun 07:15 - 14:45 & 14:45 - 22:15.
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 Support Worker, you will have the incredible opportunity to embody our core values. Your role will involve providing exceptional care and unwavering support to service users, particularly those with learning disabilities, complex needs, and behaviour that challenges.
You will provide personal care, administer medication, assist with domestic tasks, and support residents to access the community. With your kind and compassionate heart, you will create an environment of warmth and care that will make service users feel seen and valued.
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.
Benefits
We are constantly reviewing our benefits packages to ensure our employees receive the very 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).
* 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.
* 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.
* We invest heavily in your career progression; 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 with 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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