Social Inclusion Worker

We have an opportunity available for a Social Inclusion Worker to join our Lancashire Supported Living Rehabilitation Service, Inspiring Minds, based in Burnley, BB11 1UG.

The service contains 9 beds and will provide intermediate short term functional rehabilitation support to adults with mental health needs, learning disabilities and individuals on the autistic spectrum and is designed to be a personalised, interactive and collaborative process, reflecting the whole person. The service enables individuals to maximise their potential to live a full and active life within their family, social networks, education/training and the workplace where appropriate, in the context of their mental health and promote recovery.

Please click here for further details about the service.

Salary: £13.12 per hour

Hours: 35 weekly working various shifts between 8am-9pm, including some weekends

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. To find out more about our values and the behaviours that underpin them click here.

As a Social Inclusion Worker your role involves planning and organising a variety of activities to support the well-being of adults in our care. You will encourage and support residents to participate in individual and group events and regularly review and adapt activities to meet their changing needs.

Additionally, you will coordinate logistics, manage resources, and ensure activities run smoothly and safely. The role may include lone working and 1-1 support in the community. 

If you are a creative and organised individual with a passion for helping others, then this role is for you.

A full Job Descpription can be found here 

Candidates must have an NVQ Level II (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards this.

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.