Female Support Worker

Mencap; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support organization in Yaxley seeks Female Support Workers to assist individuals with learning disabilities. You will support daily activities, provide emotional assistance, and build meaningful relationships. The role offers flexibility with shifts, including sleep-ins, and emphasizes an inclusive work environment. Enjoy 24 days of annual leave, ongoing training, and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

24 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities and provide emotional support.
• Build meaningful relationships and communicate effectively.
• Work across shifts as required.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Empathy

Flexibility

Driving

Passion for supporting others

Job description

Overview

Mencap are seeking Female Support Workers to join our incredible team in Yaxley. As a Female 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities and provide emotional support to individuals with learning disabilities.
• Build meaningful relationships and communicate effectively with service users and the team.
• Work across shifts, including evenings, weekends, holidays and sleep-ins as required.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A genuine passion for supporting others.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, holidays and sleep-ins.
• A positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.
• This role requires you to be a driver.
• All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.

About Disability Confidence and Inclusion

Disability Confident: A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

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 support people with a learning disability, their families and carers, and we work to create a kinder, fairer, and more inclusive society. 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, including groups for Black and Asian people, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long-term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.

Shift Information

Shift times: All our services are 24-hour care. We prepare the rotas at least 4 weeks in advance so you can plan your personal and social life. There is also a sleep-in available with an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70.

Job ID: 34397

Benefits

• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) + a variety of benefits including pension.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.