Female Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading charity organization is seeking a Part Time Female Support Worker in Retford, England. The role involves assisting individuals with learning disabilities in their daily activities and providing emotional support. Flexibility is key as you will work various shifts, including evenings and weekends. This position prioritizes candidates with a passion for helping others and maintaining an empathetic attitude. You’ll join a dedicated team committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment.

Benefits

24 days of paid holiday (pro rata)

Discounts at leading high-street retailers

Access to health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily activities.
• Provide emotional support.
• Work with a diverse group of individuals with unique needs.

Skills

Passion for supporting others

Flexibility to work various shifts

Empathy towards individuals with learning disabilities

Job description

Job Advert

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking a passionate Part Time Female Support Worker to join our incredible team in Retford and the surrounding areas.

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.

A driver is preferred for this role but not essential.

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.

Join us at Mencap and be part of a team that believes in equality, diversity, and inclusion. Together, we can create a brighter future for individuals with learning disabilities and empower them to break down any barriers they may face.

Mencap vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with learning disabilities.

If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career that truly makes a difference, apply now!

Contract options

• Part-time: flexible hours based on availability

Shift times

All our services are 24hr care. We prepare the rotas at least 4 weeks in advance so you can still plan your personal and social life!

• Days: Between 07:00-22:00

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:35236

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 (excluding 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 and below link with all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team! https://jobs.mencap.org.uk/benefits.aspx

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 carer’s. 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.