Female Support Worker - Salisbury

Royal Mencap Society; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care organization as a Support Worker in Salisbury, where you'll make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. This role offers both full-time and part-time options, with a focus on compassion, communication, and flexibility. Enjoy a supportive work environment with ongoing training and excellent benefits, including annual leave and pension options.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting others.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Positive attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to live independently and access local communities.
• Reduce social isolation and increase confidence.
• Work various shifts including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Flexibility

Empathy

Job description

£24,570 per annum, pro-rata + excellent benefits

Support Worker Role at Mencap in Salisbury

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking a passionate Support Worker to join our team in Salisbury. This is a permanent position with both full-time and part-time options available.

We operate a registered care home where five ladies with learning disabilities live and enjoy fulfilling lives.

As a Female Support Worker, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference by supporting individuals to live the life they choose, respecting their unique abilities and needs.

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.
• The ability to reduce social isolation and increase independence and confidence among individuals with learning disabilities.
• Support individuals in accessing their local communities.

Contract Options

• Full-time: 37.5 hours per week
• Part-time: 20 hours per week

All services operate 24-hour care. Rotas are prepared at least 4 weeks in advance, allowing you to plan your personal and social life.

• Shifts include days and weekends: 8-6pm, 3pm-8pm, 11am-6pm, 7am-6pm, 12noon-10pm
• Sleep-in shifts include an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70

*An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful candidate, paid for by Mencap (T&Cs apply).

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

Additional Benefits

• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) and benefits including pension and holiday buying options.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.

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 support individuals, families, and carers, advocating for a kinder, fairer, and more inclusive society.

Everyone at Mencap works either providing support or advice, or as colleagues committed to our mission.

Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere, fostering respect, learning, and safety.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds and offer various contract types and working patterns. We value personality and values over specific experience and will provide training to help you succeed in your role.