Female Support Worker - Retford

Royal Mencap Society; Retford; Remote; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 24 days + bank holidays

Pension contributions (NEST)

Employee assistance program

Discounts at high street shops

Job summary

Mencap in Retford is seeking compassionate female Support Workers to help four women live fulfilling lives in a welcoming bungalow. You’ll support daily activities, shopping trips, meals out, crafts, and social outings, with shifts including evenings and weekends.

We offer full and part-time contracts from 20 hours per week, a pay rate of £12.71 per hour, ongoing training, and a friendly team. DBS and references required; drivers preferred.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and patient individuals with a genuine passion for empowering people with learning disabilities.
• Flexibility across shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support four women in a bungalow in Retford with daily activities and routines.
• Assist with shopping trips, outings, meals and social activities.
• Help create opportunities, build confidence and memories for service users.

Skills

Compassionate

Dedicated

Driver preferred

Job description

MAKE EVERY DAY MATTER – JOIN MENCAP IN RETFORD!

Could you be the difference that makes someone’s day brighter?

Mencap is looking for compassionate, dedicated Female Support Workers to join our fantastic team supporting four amazing women in a welcoming bungalow in Retford.

From shopping trips, bowling and meals out to creating jewellery, sharing laughter and supporting everyday routines, it’s the little moments that make a BIG difference!

What we offer:

• £12.71 per hour
• Full and Part-time contracts – from 20 hours per week
• Ongoing training and development
• A friendly, inclusive team where YOU matter

Who are we looking for?

Someone kind, patient and positive, with a genuine passion for empowering people with learning disabilities to live fulfilling lives. Flexibility across shifts, including evenings and weekends, is essential. Drivers are ideally sought.

You don’t just support people – you help create opportunities, build confidence and make memories.

Ready to turn compassion into action?

Female applicants only, as permitted under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, due to the nature of the service. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees. 24 days holiday plus bank holidays increasing to 24 days Annual leave increases with long service up to 27 days per year plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed Pension contributions into NEST Scheme on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings Death in service life cover for a nominated beneficiary under our life assurance scheme Loans for debt consolidation, bikes, computers and phones when you have been with us for 6 months Interest free season ticket loans Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc. Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support Quarterly award scheme and recognition at every 5 years through our YouRock program Access to award winning training and development *T&C's apply based on contract

About Mencap

At Mencap we work in partnership with people with a learning disability. We do this by providing high quality, flexible services that support people, including young adults, to live as independently as possible in their own homes and in the community. Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist. You’ll make new friends and feel inspired to reach your potential. We will ask a lot of you - but you’ll get back so much more. With us, it is never ‘just a job’. In return for your hard work and passion, we can give you real meaning and purpose in your work.

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