Senior Support Worker


Company:	Making Space (Warrington)
Salary:	£23,129.60
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Wigan, WN6 0AR
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	31 Jul 2026
Closing date:	30 Aug 2026

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Summary

We have an opportunity available for a Senior Support Worker to join the team at Kingshill Residential Home based in Wigan, WN6 0AR.

Salary: £23,129.60 per annum, plus sleep-in shift allowance

Hours: 32 per week, with additional sleep-in shifts required, paid at an additional rate

This role is typically worked over four shifts per week, with at least two sleep-ins each week. Shifts include both late shifts (2:30pm-10:30pm) and early shifts (7:00am-3:00pm). In addition to this, you will have the opportunity to complete paperwork during regular office shifts. There are also opportunities to pick up extra sleep-in shifts in case of emergency cover.

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.

Responsibilities

Are you ready to make a real difference in people's lives and have some fun while doing it?

Then the role of a Senior Support Worker might be perfect for you! As a Senior Support Worker, you'll have the opportunity to supervise and delegate tasks to a dedicated team of support workers, ensuring that values-based support is delivered to the highest standards to the people we support.

You'll be supporting adults with various conditions including LD, dementia, mental health and other physical conditions on a person-centered basis, from following care plans to administering medication and assisting with daily living.

If you're ready to join our team and help, make a real difference, then apply now, and let's get started on this journey together!

Qualifications

As Senior Support Worker you will supervise staff members and delegate responsibilities ensuring values based support is delivered to the highest standard so previous Support Worker experience is essential.

You will be supporting adults with mental health illnesses on a person centred basis. Tasks will include following a care plan, medication administering, accessing the community & domestic tasks such as support with shopping and daily living tasks.

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 55p 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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