Part Time Female Support Worker

Mencap; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Newark on Trent is seeking dedicated Part Time Female Support Workers. The role involves assisting individuals with learning disabilities with daily activities and emotional support, requiring flexibility for various shifts. Candidates must possess a compassionate attitude and excellent communication skills. This position offers a variety of benefits including paid holidays and other employee perks. Applicants should possess a driving license and be prepared to provide personal hygiene support. Female applicants only, as per exemption under Equality Act 2010.

Benefits

24 days paid holiday

Discounts at leading high-street retailers

Access to health cash plans

Interest-free loans

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily activities and provide emotional support.
• Support personal hygiene as part of care.
• Drive to various locations as required.

Skills

Compassion

Excellent communication

Empathy

Flexibility

Job description

Job Advert

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Part Time Female Support Workers to join our incredible team in Newark.

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 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.

This role requires you to be a driver.

This role requires personal hygiene support.

Shift times:

• Days: Between 08:00- 19.00 and 18.00 - 22.30
• Sleep in : 22.30 - 09.00
• There is also a sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70

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 1.

Vacancy ID: 35149

Benefits

Here at Mencap, 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

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'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.