Support Worker

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

Job summary

A reputable support organization in Long Eaton is looking for compassionate female support workers to join their dedicated team. In this crucial role, you will assist individuals with learning disabilities in daily activities and provide emotional support. Responsibilities include personal care and facilitating enjoyable activities like day trips. Candidates should be dedicated, patient, and possess excellent communication skills. This part-time position offers a variety of benefits, including paid holidays and discounts.

Benefits

24 days of paid holiday

Discounts at leading high-street retailers

Access to health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Qualifications

• Must be compassionate and dedicated.
• Ability to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• A genuine passion for supporting others and positive attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily activities.
• Provide emotional support and help with personal care.
• Facilitate activities like sightseeing and day trips.

Skills

Relationship Building

Patience and Understanding

Conflict-Resolution Techniques

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 qualification or above in Health and Social Care

Job description

Job Advert

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals!

Mencap is seeking passionate FEMALE SUPPORT WORKERS 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.

Our supported living service is home to individuals who require support with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health needs, and communication difficulties. We need Support Workers to provide the physical and emotional support that our people we support need every day. This includes assistance with personal care, medication, finances, activities and everything else to help them achieve their goals and aspirations.

Qualities and Skills Required

• Relationship Building: Essential for gaining the trust of the people we support, establishing open communication, and building lasting relationships.


• Patience and Understanding: Important for navigating challenging situations effectively.


• Conflict-Resolution Techniques: Necessary for managing and resolving conflicts in a constructive manner.


• Will hold a Level 2 qualification or above in Health and Social Care or be willing to work towards one.

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.


• People who enjoy interactivity with the people we support. Some activities include: Sightseeing, daytrips etc.

Contract options

• Part-time: 23 hours

Due to the nature of this service, we are looking for female only applicants. This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.

JOB ID: 35290

Benefits

Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated.

Our benefits package offers 24 days of paid holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata) along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest‑free loans, and many more exciting offerings.

For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!

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.