Female Support Worker - Belper

Mencap; Belper CP; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading support service provider is seeking passionate female Support Workers in Belper, England. In this role, you will make a significant difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities by providing day-to-day assistance and emotional support. Ideal candidates will have a Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care and a genuine passion for helping others. The position offers part-time hours with various shifts, including weekends, and numerous employee benefits, including generous holiday leave and retail discounts.

Benefits

24 days of paid holiday plus bank holidays

Discounts at leading high-street retailers

Access to health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Qualifications

• Must have a 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.
• Support individuals with learning disabilities and personal care.
• Help individuals achieve their goals and aspirations.

Skills

Relationship Building

Patience and Understanding

Conflict-Resolution Techniques

Excellent Communication Skills

Education

Level 2 qualification or above in Health and Social Care

Job description

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate FEMALE SUPPORT WORKERS to join our incredible team in Belper.

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.
• Driving licence preferred but not essential.

Contract options

• Part‑time: 30 hours

Shift times

• Days: Shifts Between 07:00‑23:00
• Sleep ins paid at a flat rate of £63.70
• Must be flexible to cover weekends on a rota basis

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

Job ID: 34523

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.

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.