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Support Worker Waking Nights
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Support Worker Waking Nights
Waking Nights Support Worker – Poppy Court, Coventry
About the Role
We have an opportunity available for a Waking Nights Support Worker to join the team at Poppy Court (Cowley, Coventry, CV3 3DN).
- Salary: £13.12 per hour
- Hours: 18 hours per week
At Making Space, we are driven by our core values: Kind Hearts, Tailor Making, Dreaming Big, Having Courage, and Being Ready. We seek like-minded individuals passionate about making a meaningful difference in our community.
[Learn more about our values]
Responsibilities
As a Support Worker, you will provide person-centred care to adults with diverse needs, including:
- Those with learning disabilities (LD), dementia, or mental health conditions
- Those with physical health challenges
You will:
- Involve residents in all care decisions, fostering autonomy and dignity
- Develop and encourage new skills through variety of activities
- Work waking nights to ensure excellent care, safety, and wellbeing
Daily duties include:
- Administering medication
- Personal care assistance (bathing, grooming, etc.)
- Conducting resident safety and security checks
- Performing domestic tasks
- Supporting to ensure residents are safe, comfortable, and happy
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This fulfilling role requires energy, compassion, and dedication. As part of a supportive team, you’ll benefit from ongoing training and career development to grow in your profession.
For the full job description, see [here].
Requirements
We welcome applications from those who:
- Align with our values at Making Space
- Have personal experiences and qualities that reflect our culture
No prior industry experience or formal qualifications are required—training and support will be provided.
Success requirements:
- Interest in Lifelong Learning
- Access to safeguarding/CRB checks
- Registration with the Government for UK legal rights to live and work in the UK
Benefits
Our benefits package is tailored to support your wellbeing, career growth, and work-life balance. Current perks include:
💰 Earn and save with Stream: Enjoy up to 30% wage savings as you earn 🚗 Electric Car Scheme (subject to salary sacrifice & National Minimum Wage rules) 🎁 Lifestyle & Health Benefits via Bravo Benefits 🌟 Pension Scheme (3% employer contribution minimum) ✈ Flexibility – Buy/sell up to 2 weeks holiday ⏳ Generous Leave: Up to 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays) (pro-rata for part-time)
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🎁 Unique Perks:
- Double pay for Christmas, Boxing Day & New Year’s Day
- Travel Benefits (Cycle to Work Scheme, paid mileage at 55p/mile, funds for car maintenance)
- Free learning (e-learning hub & qualifications in Level 2–6 Health, Management, & Continuous Development)
- Internal career progression: Half our senior roles are filled via internal promotion
🏆 Colleague Engagement Hub – Monthly/annual awards and recognition.
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We are an equal opportunities employer. Only candidates legally entitled to work in the UK can apply.
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