Support Worker, Healthcare Nursing

Support Worker Waking Nights - Extra Care

We have an opportunity available for a Support Workers Waking Nights - Extra Care to join the team at Harpers Green based in Padgate, Warrington WA2 0YN
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Salary: £12.60 hourly

Weekly

Hours:

27 hour & 36 hour contract available

Please note, this vacancy is for Waking Nights.

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

The role of a Waking Nights Support Worker is an incredibly rewarding one and one that involves supporting adults on a person-centered basis to live independently in their own apartments. You’ll have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of the people you support, helping them to achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives.

At the heart of this role are the values of compassion, empathy, and respect. You will be working with vulnerable individuals who may require different levels of support, including prompting medication, check-ins, carrying out domestic tasks and lone working. It will be your responsibility to provide a safe and comfortable environment for the tenants while ensuring that they are able to maintain their independence and make their own choices.

As a Waking Nights Support Worker, you will have the opportunity to build strong relationships with tenants and their families. You will be working as part of a dedicated team of professionals and will have access to ongoing training and development to help you grow in your role.

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,

* 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…