Compassionate Support Worker - Empower Lives & Community

Royal Mencap Society; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday

Retail discounts

Health cash plan

Interest-free loans

Job summary

Mencap in Trowbridge is seeking a dedicated Support Worker on a full-time or part-time permanent basis to join a registered care home for five men with learning disabilities. You will support residents to live the life they choose with compassion and respect.

We offer a flexible rota with shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays, DBS checks, and a range of employee benefits. Training will be provided to help you grow with the team.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting others.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, holidays.
• Positive, empathetic attitude toward individuals with learning disabilities.
• Ability to reduce social isolation.
• Ability to increase independence and confidence.
• Support people to access their local communities.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with learning disabilities to live the life they choose.
• Help them access local communities and participate in activities.
• Provide compassionate, person-centered care with good communication.
• Maintain safety and promote independence.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Flexibility

Empathy

Social inclusion

Independence

Community access

Job description

Mencap in Trowbridge is seeking a dedicated Support Worker on a full-time or part-time permanent basis to join a registered care home for five men with learning disabilities. You will support residents to live the life they choose with compassion and respect.

We offer a flexible rota with shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays, DBS checks, and a range of employee benefits. Training will be provided to help you grow with the team.