Female Support Workers

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Llandudno; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable care provider in Llandudno is looking for dedicated Female Support Workers to join their team. In this role, you'll support individuals with learning disabilities, providing essential assistance in daily activities and emotional care. Flexibility is crucial, as you'll work various shifts, including evenings and weekends. A valid UK driving licence is required, and all candidates will undergo a DBS check. Join us for a rewarding career with great benefits and training opportunities.

Benefits

24 days of paid holiday (pro rata)

Discounts at leading high-street retailers

Access to health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Qualifications

• A strong passion for supporting individuals in need.
• A clean and valid UK driving licence is required.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support and assistance with daily activities.
• Build meaningful relationships with individuals in care.
• Work in a role that requires a compassionate and dedicated approach.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Empathy towards individuals with learning disabilities

Flexibility

Job description

Job Advert Driver Essential for this role.

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals Mencap is seeking passionate Female Support Workers to join our incredible team in Penrhyn Bay, Llandudno, Conwy.

We have 1 full-time (37.5 hours) position and 1 part-time (20 hours) position available.

As a Female 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.
• 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.
• Holds a UK, clean and valid driving licence.

Contract options:

• Full-time: 37.5 hours
• Part-Time: 20 hours. Shift times: Most of our services are 24hr care.

We prepare the rotas at least 4 weeks in advance so you can still plan your personal and social life. There is also a sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.

• All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references, one of which must be your most recent/current employer.

You will also need to hold a valid, full UK driving licence as this is essential for the role.

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.

Benefits:

• JOB ID: 35165
• 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: https://jobs.mencap.org.uk/benefits.aspx T&C's apply based on contract.

Why Join 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're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carer’s.

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 everyone, 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.

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

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.

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