Community Support Worker

Mencap; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading support organization in the UK is seeking dedicated Support Workers to join their team. The role involves assisting individuals with learning disabilities in daily activities and providing emotional support. Flexibility to work part-time hours, including weekends, is essential. Candidates must have excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for helping others. Drivers are required for this position. The organization values inclusivity and offers various benefits including annual leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Driver required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities for individuals with learning disabilities.
• Provide emotional support to those in need.
• Work in a community-based service operating seven days a week.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility to work various shifts

Empathetic attitude

Passion for supporting others

Job description

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers (Drivers required) to join our incredible team in Long Eaton.

As a Support Worker, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. You will be working with a diverse group of people, each with their own unique abilities and needs.

From assisting with daily activities to providing emotional support, you’ll play a vital role in their life.

This is a community-based service which operates 7 days per week, between the hours of 07:00 - 20:00.

What we're looking for:

• A genuine passion for supporting others.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• A positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.
• Driver Required.

This role requires you to be a driver.

Contract options:

• Part-time: 17.5 hours per week, flexible hours based on availability.
• Part-time: 20 hours per week, flexible hours based on availability.

• All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
• We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation and we particularly welcome and encourage disabled applicants and those from the Black and Asian communities to apply for the role as they are under-represented within the workforce.

Benefits

• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) + a variety of benefits including pension and holiday buying options (Permanent/Fixed term contracts only).
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.
• Please note that terms and conditions apply based on your contract.

About Mencap

Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.

We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.

At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.

Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.

• Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.
• Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes.
• Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.
• We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long-term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.

We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.

Job ID: 35252