Female Support Worker - Taunton

Royal Mencap Society; Taunton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Support Worker in Taunton, making a significant impact on the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. You'll provide essential support, assist with daily activities, and help create an inclusive environment. This role offers various shifts, ongoing training, and a supportive workplace culture. Ideal candidates will have a genuine passion for helping others and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Holiday buying options

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting others.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily activities.
• Provide emotional support.
• Support and lone working with up to 5 people.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Flexibility

Job description

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our team in Taunton.

As a Support Worker, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. You will work with a diverse group of people, each with unique abilities and needs.

Your responsibilities include assisting with daily activities and providing emotional support, playing a vital role in their lives.

Support and lone working with up to 5 people at times.

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.

This role requires you to be a driver.

Contract options:

• All our services are 24-hour care. We prepare rotas at least 4 weeks in advance so you can plan your personal and social life!

Shift times:

• Days: Between 07:00-22:00

Sleep-in shifts are also available, with an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70.

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

Job ID: 33801

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

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

We are an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organization. We particularly welcome and encourage applications from disabled candidates and from Black and Asian communities, as they are under-represented in our workforce.

Benefits include:

• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time), pension, holiday buying options.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.

About Mencap

Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with learning disabilities to live happy and healthy lives.

We support individuals with learning disabilities, their families, and carers. We advocate for a kinder, fairer, and more inclusive society.

At Mencap, everyone works with people with learning disabilities, either providing support, advice, or as colleagues.

Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.

We expect all staff to treat people well and foster an inclusive environment.

We encourage continuous growth and learning, and it’s okay to make mistakes as long as we learn from them.

We have Belonging network groups that meet online, open to all colleagues, including groups for Black and Asian colleagues, LGBTQIA+ community, disabled individuals, women, parents, carers, and allies.

We invite everyone to apply to work at Mencap. We offer various contract types and working patterns. Experience is not mandatory; your personality and values are what matter. We will provide training and development to help you succeed.

Salary: £24,414 per annum, pro-rata, plus excellent benefits.

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