Part-Time Female Support Worker

Mencap; Mold; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading support organization is looking for a part-time Female Support Worker in Mold, Wales. In this role, you will support individuals with learning disabilities, ensuring they live fulfilling lives. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, encouraging development of social and emotional skills, and monitoring wellbeing. The position offers a supportive environment with various benefits, including paid holiday and flexible shifts. Applicants should have excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for helping others.

Benefits

24 days of paid holiday

Discounts at leading retailers

Access to health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for supporting others.
• Full, valid UK driving licence and access to your own car.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with daily activities such as personal hygiene and meal preparation.
• Encouraging individuals to develop their skills.
• Monitoring the health and wellbeing of individuals.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility to work various shifts

Positive and empathetic attitude

Job description

Overview

Mencap have a part‑time (16 hours) Female Support Worker position available to join our incredible team in Mold, Flintshire. 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.

Responsibilities

As a Female Support Worker, you will be responsible for providing support and care to individuals with learning disabilities. Your key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with daily activities such as personal hygiene, dressing, and meal preparation.
• Encouraging and supporting individuals to develop their social, emotional, and educational skills.
• Monitoring and recording the health and wellbeing of individuals, reporting any changes or concerns.
• Providing and support people with learning disabilities to ensure they can play a vital role in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities.
• Supporting the person to meet their personal ambitions while they are employing the individual in a whole day through a whole day.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Full, valid UK driving licence and access to your own car.

Contract and Shift Times

Contract options: Part‑time (16 hours). Shifts: The services are 24hr care. Rotas are prepared at least 4 weeks in advance so you can plan your personal and social life. There is a non‑contractual sleep‑in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70.

Benefits

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.

Eligibility and Sponsorship

Please note: This position does not meet the minimum salary requirements for a Health and Care visa under the UK Skilled Worker route, as set by the Home Office. Mencap is a licensed sponsor but we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are not able to support new visa applications or sponsorship requests.

About Mencap

Our vision is to make the UK the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives. We support people with a learning disability, their families and carer’s. Every day we grow and learn. Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.

Belonging and Diversity

Mencap is 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. We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap.

References and Checks

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