Floating Support Worker

Overview

We have an opportunity available for a Support Worker to join the Cheshire East Supported Living service. This is a floating support position which involves providing support within the community across Crewe, Sandbach, Middlewich and surrounding areas. The team supports adults within the community with various support needs.

Salary: £13.12 per hourHours: 39 hour contract and 21 hour contract available. 

At Making Space we are driven by a strong set of values that guide us in our mission to make a positive impact on the lives of the people who draw on our support.We live and breathe our values; Kind Hearts, Tailor Making, Dreaming Big, Having Courage and Being Ready, every day and are looking for like-minded people to join us in making a meaningful difference in our community. To find out more about our values and the behaviours that underpin them click here.

Responsibilities

Looking for a job where you can make a real difference in people's lives?

Your days will be varied and could include: supporting people to access the community, helping them find volunteering opportunities or employment, supporting benefit applications, helping them manage debts, building budgeting skills and promoting social inclusion.

We're not too concerned about qualifications for this role; we're more interested in your values and how you build relationships with the people who draw on our support and fellow colleagues. If you're the type of person who finds joy in the little moments of life , then we want to hear from you!

Patience and a sense of humour are also key qualities we're looking for, so if you're someone who represents these traits, we encourage you to apply online now it takes just a minute!

A full Job Description can be found here

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 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:

• Stream – Access up to 30% of your wages as you earn
• Electric Car Scheme (subject to salary sacrifice & National Minimum Wage regulations)
• 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 45p 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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