Part-Time Support Worker: Help People Live Independently

Royal Mencap Society; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days paid holiday

Pension schemes

Retail discounts

Health cash plan

Interest-free loans

Job summary

Mencap is seeking compassionate Support Workers for a part-time role in Brighton & Hove. You will help with daily living tasks, finances, meals, and accompany individuals on community activities.

You will support hobbies, outings, and social events, with shifts across mornings, afternoons and evenings, including some weekends and bank holidays. A DBS check and references are required.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for supporting others.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts including evenings and weekends.
• Empathetic attitude towards adults with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living tasks and provide emotional support.
• Support individuals with outings and community activities.
• Help with finances, shopping, and healthy meal planning.
• Support hobbies such as swimming, hosting parties, or baking.
• Adapt to shifts across mornings, afternoons and evenings; some weekends/bank holidays.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication

Flexibility

Empathetic

Job description

Mencap is seeking compassionate Support Workers for a part-time role in Brighton & Hove. You will help with daily living tasks, finances, meals, and accompany individuals on community activities.

You will support hobbies, outings, and social events, with shifts across mornings, afternoons and evenings, including some weekends and bank holidays. A DBS check and references are required.