Community Support Worker - Long Eaton

Royal Mencap Society; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity organization is seeking compassionate Support Workers to join their team in Long Eaton. This role involves assisting individuals with learning disabilities in their daily activities and providing emotional support. You will need to be a driver, as transportation is a requirement. The positions offered are part-time with flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. The organization promotes a supportive environment where your contributions are valued. Join us to make a difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting others.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities for individuals with learning disabilities.
• Provide emotional support to individuals.
• Work in a community-based service supporting diverse individuals.

Skills

Compassionate attitude

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility to work various shifts

Empathy towards individuals with learning disabilities

Driving skill

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.

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.