150 Warrington social care workers to benefit from pay rise

Employees of social care service Making Space are set to receive an above-inflation pay increase.

This marks the charity's continued commitment to sign up to the 'real living wage' as calculated by the Living Wage Foundation.

The foundation calculates that the 'real' living wage means employees will earn a minimum of £10.90 per hour - this will mean that Making Space employees are set to earn £1,950 more this year than in the previous one.

150 employees in Warrington will see their pay increase (Image: Making Space)

Last year's pay rise equating to £1,700 means that social care workers with Making Space are now earning £3,650 more per year than in 2021.

The charity will invest £1.2million to bring in the pay increases, which will benefit all frontline care and support workers as well as office-based staff.

This investment is in line with Making Space’s commitment to attract, develop and support exceptional people to deliver passionate and skilled care.

In addition to the pay rise, workers also receive a package of benefits including a pension scheme, savings on the cost of a bike through a 'Cycle to Work' scheme, private mental health support, discounts at gyms, health clubs, leisure centres and fitness studios, savings on holidays and days out and instant access to 30 per cent of earnt pay.

Rachel Peacock, CEO of Making Space, said: “Frontline social care workers do one of the most important jobs in society, that is supporting some of the most vulnerable people in our communities.

“The efforts of everyone at Making Space are nothing short of incredible and my colleagues have my absolute admiration.

“We truly value the hard work, commitment and sacrifice of the dedicated people who provide the best quality care and support to the people that use our services."

Rachel added: “Despite the ongoing challenges of their roles, our Making Space colleagues continue to provide outstanding care and support at our services all over the UK.

"They are professional and skilled people who deserve to be paid at a level that takes account of the real cost of living, which is why we are committed to paying the 'real' living wage.

"But while we will continue to do everything we can to attract and train the best people to deliver the highest level of support, we also need the Government to do more to reform the health and social care sector.”

The charity employs more than 1,000 people nationwide, and is based in Warrington on Allen Street.