Senior Support Worker

3 months ago

Huddersfield, United Kingdom Making Space Full time

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 permenant contracts available working various shfits including days and waking nights to be discused 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.

Our focus on Kind Hearts is about generously building empathy and connection to create a sense of belonging. We believe that every person deserves to feel like they are a valued and respected.

Tailor making is about nurturing unique relationships to make every day count. We understand that every person’s needs circumstances are different, so we strive to provide customised support and assistance to ensure all those in our care are able to live their best lives.

Dreaming Big is about harnessing imagination to generate confidence in ourselves and others to take the first step. We believe that anything is possible when we set our minds to it and we are 100% dedicated to helping others believe in themselves too.

Having Courage is about committing bravely to working in ways that take us to new places. We believe that our team at Making Space really do make a real change to those we serve and we must be willing to take risks and be bold in our decision making.

Being ready is about responding to whatever comes our way by moving forward together. We know too well that life can be unpredictable but by working together and being prepared we can overcome any obstacles.

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 our looking for likeminded individuals to join our team on our mission to make a positive impact to those in our community who need us most.

Responsibilities

Are you ready to make a real difference in people's lives and have some fun while doing it?

Then the role of a Senior Support Worker might be perfect for you 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, and let's get started on this new journey together

For further details you can review our full job description

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 expereince of supervising staff in a care setting is essential. You will also have a level 3 Diploma (or equivelant 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.

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 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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