Compassionate Caregiver

Position Overview

We are currently seeking Full Time and Part Time Support Workers for our Respite Service. This role is essential in providing care and assistance to individuals during their short stays at our facility.

Compensation: £12.00 per hour
Work Hours: Available contracts include two 15-hour positions and one 30-hour position.

Our service is designed to offer a safe and supportive environment for individuals requiring temporary care.

At Making Space, we pride ourselves on our core values that drive our mission to positively influence the lives of those in our community.

Our values include:

• Kind Hearts: Fostering empathy and connection to create a welcoming atmosphere.
• Tailor Making: Building unique relationships to ensure personalized support.
• Dreaming Big: Encouraging confidence and imagination to inspire growth.
• Having Courage: Embracing challenges and making bold decisions.
• Being Ready: Adapting to changes and working collaboratively to overcome obstacles.

We are dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we support, and we seek individuals who resonate with our values.

Key Responsibilities

As a Support Worker, you will embody our values by providing exceptional care and support to service users, particularly those with learning disabilities and complex needs.

Your duties will include:

• Assisting with personal care and daily living activities.
• Administering medication as required.
• Supporting with household tasks to ensure a comfortable environment.

Your compassionate approach will create a nurturing atmosphere where service users feel valued and respected.

Qualifications

No prior experience or specific qualifications are necessary for this role. Upon joining, you will receive comprehensive on-the-job training, with opportunities for professional development as needed.

We are looking for individuals whose personal values align with those of Making Space.

Employee Benefits

We continuously assess our benefits to ensure our employees receive excellent perks, including:

• Access to wages as earned through Wagestream.
• Lifestyle benefits and health service discounts.
• Up to 28 days of annual leave, including bank holidays (pro rata for part-time roles).
• Enhanced pay for public holidays.
• Options to buy and sell holiday time.
• Access to an extensive learning library via our e-portal.
• Investment in your career progression with qualifications in Health and Social Care.
• Travel schemes and reimbursement for travel expenses.
• Engagement initiatives with recognition awards.
• Pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Paid sick leave.

Successful candidates will undergo employment checks, including DBS and reference checks, and will receive safeguarding training. Making Space is committed to equal opportunities in employment.

We can only accept applications from individuals legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom.