Mixed Contract Support Worker - Redbridge

Mencap; Ilford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization supporting individuals with learning disabilities is seeking Full Time and Part Time Support Workers to join their team in Redbridge. You will provide essential daily living support and emotional assistance, helping clients to achieve independence. The ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a positive attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities. Join us to make a meaningful difference in their lives.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting others.
• Flexible to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• Positive attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily living support at home and in the community.
• Offer emotional support and practical assistance.
• Build and maintain positive relationships through communication.
• Support personal care and daily routines.
• Work flexibly across various shifts.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to build meaningful relationships

Flexibility

Empathy towards individuals with learning disabilities

Job description

Overview

Mencap are seeking a Full Time, Part Time and Relief Support Workers to join our incredible team in Redbridge. As a 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 four people, each with their own unique abilities and needs. From assisting with daily activities at home and in the community, to providing emotional support, you’ll play a vital role in their life.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily living support at home and in the community to individuals with learning disabilities.
• Offer emotional support, encouragement and practical assistance to enable independence.
• Build and maintain positive relationships through effective communication and person-centred approaches.
• Support personal care and daily routines where required and agreed.
• Work flexibly across various shifts to meet the needs of the service users and rotas.

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.

Contract options

• Part Time 15 hrs
• Part Time 22.5 hrs
• Part Time 30 hrs
• Full Time 37.5 hrs
• Relief: Flexible working with no set hours/shifts

Shift times

07:30-10:00 / 07:30-14:30 / 15:30-22:00 / 14:30-20:00 + others. All 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 non-contractual sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70.

Benefits

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

Why join Mencap?

Join us at Mencap and be part of a team that believes in equality, diversity and inclusion. Together, we can create a brighter future for individuals with learning disabilities and empower them to break down any barriers they may face. Mencap vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with learning disabilities. If you\'re ready to embark on a rewarding career that truly makes a difference, apply now!

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

We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation and we particularly welcome and encourage disabled applicants and those from the Black and Asian communities to apply for the role as they are under-represented within the workforce.

*Job ID: 34640

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 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.