Female Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading support organization in Arnold is seeking passionate Female Support Workers on a part-time basis. As a Support Worker, you will assist individuals with learning disabilities in daily activities and provide emotional support. The role requires a genuine passion for supporting others and flexibility to work various shifts, with training provided to develop your skills.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Ongoing training and development

Supportive and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting others.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities and provide emotional support to individuals with learning disabilities.
• Support individuals to participate in activities and maintain independence.

Skills

Compassion

Flexibility

Empathy

Job description

Overview

A driver is preferred for this role but not essential. Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Female Support Workers to join our incredible team in Arnold on a part time basis. 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities and provide emotional support to individuals with learning disabilities.
• Support individuals to participate in activities and maintain independence where possible.

What we\'re looking for

• A genuine passion for supporting others.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• A positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.

A driver is preferred for this role but not essential.

Contract options

• Part-time

‘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:34361

Benefits

Why join Mencap?

• 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.

*T&C\'s apply based on 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.