Female Support Worker - Trowbridge

Royal Mencap Society; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Royal Mencap Society is looking for a dedicated Female Support Worker to join our team in Trowbridge on a part-time permanent basis. In this vital role, you will support individuals with learning disabilities, promoting their independence and social engagement. This supportive work environment values passion and interpersonal skills, allowing individuals to thrive.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for supporting others.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Flexibility to work various shifts.

Responsibilities

• Support five ladies with learning disabilities in a care home.
• Enhance individuals' independence and reduce social isolation.
• Facilitate access to local communities.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Flexibility

Empathy

Independence support

Job description

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking a passionate Support Worker to join our team in Trowbridge on a permanent part-time basis.

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 in their lives. Each individual has unique abilities and needs, and your role will be to support them in living the life they choose.

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 for people with learning disabilities.
• The ability to increase independence and confidence among individuals with learning disabilities.
• Enabling individuals to fully access their local communities.

Contract:

• Part-time, 30 hours per week.

All our services provide 24-hour care. We prepare rotas at least 4 weeks in advance, allowing you to plan your personal and social life!

• Shifts include days and weekends: 8am-6pm, 3pm-8pm, 11am-6pm, 7am-6pm, 12noon-10pm.
• Sleep-in shifts are compensated with 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).

Job ID: 33983

*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.

• 24 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time), along with benefits such as pension and 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 or advice, or as colleagues.

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

· Everyone is expected to treat others well and foster an inclusive environment.
· We believe in growth and learning; mistakes are part of the process.
· Respect, value, and safety are fundamental to our culture.

We have Belonging network groups that meet online, open to all colleagues, including groups for Black and Asian colleagues, LGBTQIA+ community, disabled or those with long-term health conditions, women, parents, and carers, and their allies.

We encourage 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 in your role.

£24,570 per annum, pro-rata, plus excellent benefits.