Support Worker, Healthcare Nursing

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Support Worker Waking Nights – Respite Service:
Salary: £12.60 per hour
Hours: 30 hours weekly

At Making Space we are a team driven by a strong set of company values that guide our mission to make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve in our community.

Values: Kind Hearts, Tailor Making, Dreaming Big, Having Courage and Being Ready – they 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. Tailor making nurtures unique relationships to make every day count. Dreaming Big harnesses imagination to generate confidence. Having Courage commits us to bold decision‑making.

Being Ready responds to whatever comes our way by moving forward together.

As a Support Worker for the Waking Nights Respite Service, you will embody our core values. Your role involves providing exceptional care and unwavering support to service users, particularly those with learning disabilities, complex needs, and challenging behaviour. You will provide personal care, administer medication, conduct security checks, and assist with domestic tasks, creating an environment of warmth and care.

Prior industry experience or specific qualifications are not required. On‑boarding includes step‑by‑step on‑the‑job training and opportunities to undertake professional qualifications if desired and required for your role. We are seeking individuals whose personal values align with those of Making Space.

• Stream – 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)
• Double time for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
• Holiday buy‑back up to 2 weeks – statutory limits apply
• Access to our library of learning through our e‑portal
• Up‑skilling support – qualifications in Level 2‑6 Health and Social Care, Management, Admin and further CPD
• Career progression – at least half of 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 awards
• Pension scheme – 3% employer contribution minimum
• Paid sick leave

Successful applicants will be subject to employment checks, including DBS, reference checks and 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.