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Mencap; Camberley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday

Health cash plan

Discounts at leading retailers

Interest-free loans

Sleep-in enhanced pay £64.20

Job summary

Mencap is hiring a Support Worker in Camberley, Surrey for a permanent, full-time role (37.5 hours per week). The role supports 7 residents in a shared home and 3 in the community, with duties ranging from daily activities to emotional support. Sleep-ins may be available with enhanced pay; DBS checks and references are standard.

Applications encouraged early. Excellent communication, compassion, and flexibility are essential to building trusting relationships with residents and their families

Qualifications

• Compassionate and dedicated approach to supporting adults with learning disabilities.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Willingness to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Positive, empathetic attitude toward individuals with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities and provide emotional support to residents.
• Support 7 residents in their shared home and 3 in the community.
• Contribute to a safe, caring environment and promote wellbeing.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication skills

Flexibility

Empathy

Job description

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking a passionate Support Worker to join our incredible team in Camberley, Surrey. This is a permanent and full time position (37.5 hours a week)

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. We support 7 people with who share their home. We also support 3 people who live close by in the community.

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.

Contract options:

• Full-time: 37.5 hrs

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!

• Days: Between 07:00-22:00
• Sleep-ins: 22:00-07:00

There is also a sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £64.20.

At Mencap, we're passionate about finding the right people to support those we care for. We interview frequently and may appoint before the closing date, so we encourage early applications.

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

Job ID 36465

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 carers. 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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme