Senior Support Worker

Senior Support Worker – £22,214 per annum – Lowton, Cheshire WA3 2RB

The Role

Do you have experience in care and a natural ability to lead by example? Are you looking for a meaningful role where you can support individuals to live more independently and make every day count?

We are looking for a dedicated Senior Support Worker to join our team at Ashwood Court Residential in Lowton. You’ll play a key role in leading a small team and delivering high-quality, person-centred support to adults living with learning disabilities, dementia, mental health conditions and physical health needs.

You’ll ensure care is provided in line with support plans, administer medication, and oversee the wellbeing of the people we support. You’ll also support daily living and help individuals engage with their communities. As part of this role, you’ll work on a 6-week rolling rota and participate in sleep-in shifts.

If you’re ready to lead with heart and support others to live fulfilling lives, we’d love to hear from you – apply today and start your journey with Making Space.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and guide Support Workers to ensure quality service delivery
• Support residents with personal care, medication, and daily tasks
• Encourage social inclusion and community access
• Maintain care records in line with policies
• Promote a safe, supportive, and engaging environment
• Take an active role in care planning and reviews

The Company

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.

When you join us, you’ll receive on-the-job training and have opportunities to pursue professional qualifications to help you grow in your role.

Benefits:

• Wagestream – Access up to 30% of your wages as you earn,
• Lifestyle benefits through Bravo Benefits and Health service discounts
• Holidays 25 days plus bank holidays subject to contract (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 

The Person

• Prior experience as a Support Worker is essential
• Confident in supervising a team and delegating tasks
• Empathetic, reliable, and aligned with our values
• Comfortable working on a rota, including sleep-ins
• Legally entitled to work in the UK