Female Support Worker - North Shields

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; North Shields; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our team in North Shields. You will support individuals with learning disabilities and autism to lead independent, active lives, covering tasks from daily living to social activities. A genuine passion for helping others and excellent communication are essential.

Roles involve shifts, including nights and weekends, with DBS checks and references required. This post is exempt under equality considerations and we encourage diverse applicants.

Qualifications

• Must have a genuine passion for supporting others.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Flexible to work various shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities for people with learning disabilities.
• Provide emotional support to individuals.
• Assist with maintaining their homes and daily routines.
• Support with medication and personal care where required.
• Support participation in social activities and community involvement.
• Assist with cooking and attending appointments.

Skills

Passion for helping others

Communication skills

Flexibility

Empathy

Job description

Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in North Shields

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.

One service is a five-bedroom property, and the other is four independent flats. As part of the team, you will be supporting people with learning disabilities and autism to live independent and active lives. The people we support have a wide range of support needs and interests, which will make your role varied and interesting. You will be supporting people with everyday tasks such as maintaining their homes, supporting with medication, personal care, social activities, cooking and attending appointments.

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 nights, weekends, and holidays.
• A positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.

Contract options

• 30 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
• Sleep in hours are required, for which you will receive an enhanced flat-rate payment of £64.20

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

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

Job ID:36752

Mencap holds a Home Office sponsorship licence; however, due to current restrictions on our allocation of Certificates of Sponsorship, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must therefore have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation, and we particularly welcome and encourage disabled applicants and those from the Black and Asian communities to apply for the role, as they are under-represented within the workforce.