Support Worker - Supported Living

Support Worker - Supported Living

Making Space Charity – Lancashire Supported Living Rehabilitation Service, Inspiring Minds – Burnley, BB11 1UG
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Salary: £12.60 per hour

Hours:

35 hours weekly

Full Time position.

Our Values:

• Kind Hearts – Generously building empathy and connection to create a sense of belonging.
• Tailor Making – Nurturing unique relationships to make every day count. Providing customised support.
• Dreaming Big – Harnessing imagination to generate confidence. Belief that anything is possible.
• Having Courage – Committing bravely to new ways of working. Taking risks.
• Being Ready – Responding to whatever comes our way, moving forward together.

We are looking for someone who can think on their feet and truly understand our clients' needs with a big smile that lights up our service users' faces. Patience and a sense of humour are key qualities. We are more interested in your values and how you build relationships with our service users and fellow colleagues.

As a Support Worker in Supported Living you will support adults on a person‑centred basis to live independently, helping them move towards independent accommodation. Your role will include medication assistance, accessing the community, and domestic tasks. Every day will be varied and no two days will be the same.

We do not require prior industry experience or specific qualifications for this role. On joining Making Space you will be supported step by step with on‑the‑job training and you will have the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications if desired.

• Stream – Access up to 30% of your wages as you earn.
• Lifestyle benefits through Bravo Benefits and health service discounts.
• Up to 28 days holiday per year, including bank holidays (pro rata for part‑time).
• Double time for Christmas day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
• Employees can buy and sell up to 2 weeks holiday – statutory limits apply.
• Access to our library of learning through our e‑portal.
• Upskilling – we invest in you and provide qualifications in Level 2‑6 in Health and Social Care, Management, Admin, and other continuous professional development.
• Career progression – 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.
• 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.