Female Support Worker

Mencap; Sefton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support service organization in the Liverpool area seeks an enthusiastic Female Support Worker. This role involves helping individuals with learning disabilities live independently and participate in their communities. Applicants must hold a manual driver's license. The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for ongoing training and development.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Hold a valid manual driver's license.
• Experience in providing support to individuals with learning disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to live independently by managing budgets and household tasks.
• Build relationships to support understanding of their world.
• Assist individuals in opportunities to participate in community and social events.
• Help with personal care and medication prompts.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Caring and patient demeanor

Job description

Job Advert

We are looking for an enthusiastic Female Support Worker to join the fantastic team based in the Liverpool area. It is an essential requirement for this role that you hold a MANUAL drivers licence.

Working time will be on a rota basis with shifts spread across weekdays, weekends, and bank holidays, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and sleep-ins.

What does a Support Worker do?

As a Support Worker, you will be expected to provide an outstanding level of support that helps ensure the people we support live a more comfortable, dignified, liberated, and happy life. You will have excellent communication skills and be a naturally caring and patient person. Typical responsibilities may include:

• Supporting people to live independently – budget management, paying bills, housework, organising appointments, and cooking delicious healthy meals.
• Building relationships and supporting individuals to understand the world around them, promoting positive relationships.
• Community & Social Inclusion - supporting individuals to access and participate in their local community and social events to promote life skills and individuality.
• Personal care - helping people get ready for the day, including prompting medication, assisting with bathing, showering, and bathroom use. Not all roles include high levels of personal care.

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

*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.

Job ID: 34182

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.

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 learning disabilities, their families, and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer, and more inclusive society for people with learning disabilities.

At Mencap, everyone works with people with learning disabilities, 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 organization.
• 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. These include groups for people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long-term health condition, women, parents, carers, and their allies.

We encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap. We offer various contract types and working patterns. Experience is not required; your personality and values are what matter. We will train and develop you to succeed in your role.