Female Support Worker - Retford

Royal Mencap Society; Retford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday (pro rata)

Discounts at leading retailers

Health cash plan

Interest-free loans

Job summary

Mencap in Retford is seeking a Female Support Worker to join our dedicated team. The role requires holding a valid UK driving license and a commitment to safeguarding and DBS clearance. You will support individuals with learning disabilities in daily activities, offering emotional support and practical assistance.

We emphasise a person-centered approach, flexible shifts, and a friendly, inclusive working environment. Benefits include pension, holidays, and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting others.
• Willingness to work varied shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Commitment to safeguarding and DBS checks as part of the recruitment process.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities and personal support for individuals with learning disabilities.
• Provide emotional and practical support to help people live independently.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver person-centered care and ensure safety.

Skills

Empathy and care

Flexible shifts

Driving license

Job description

Mencap is seeking passionate Female Support Workers to join our incredible team in Retford.

A driving License is essential for this role. Unfortunately candidates who do not hold a full UK driving license will not be moved any further with the recruitment process.

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.

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.

‘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:36830

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

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 E veryone, 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.

£13.45 per hour + Excellent Mencap benefits

£24,785 per annum, pro-rata + excellent benefits