Mixed Contract Support Worker - Thornaby

Royal Mencap Society; Thornaby-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job description

Mixed Contract Support Worker - Thornaby

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JOB ID: 33437

We are looking for a Support Worker/ Relief Support Worker to join our Registered Service based in Thornaby on a permanent, full-time/part-time/relief basis (various hours a week). Shifts will be spread across mornings, afternoons, evenings, sleep-ins, weekends, and bank holidays. You will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70 for any sleep-in shifts carried out. The payment for sleep-ins is non-contractual.

We can be flexible with the number of hours offered and will consider applications from all interested candidates.

About our Service

You will be working in our registered service supporting six people both in the home and out in the community, as part of a team of 14 Support Workers. Day shifts are from 3pm to 10pm, 8am to 4:30pm, and 7am to 3pm. Experience within the care sector is an advantage but not a necessity as full training will be provided.

This is a hugely rewarding role. One of our Support Workers has said: “Being able to go to work every day and bring a smile to someone’s face and help them achieve goals in their daily life is the most rewarding feeling in the world.”

What does a Support Worker do?

As a Support Worker, you will be expected to provide an outstanding level of support that will help to ensure the people we support live a more comfortable, dignified, liberated, and happy life. You will have excellent communication skills and be a naturally caring and patient personality. Typical responsibilities may include:

• Supporting people to live independently – budget management, paying bills, housework, organizing appointments, and cooking delicious healthy meals.
• Excellent communication skills and relationship building – supporting the people we support to understand the world around them and promoting positive relationships.
• Community & Social Inclusion – supporting individuals to access and participate in their local community and social events to promote life skills and individuality.
• Personal care – helping people to get ready for the day. This may include prompting the people we support to take their medication and assisting with bathing, showering, and using the bathroom. Not all Support Worker roles include high levels of personal care.

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

• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) + 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.

*Please note that terms and conditions apply based on your contract.

About 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's 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!

£24,195 per annum, pro-rata + excellent benefits