Support Worker

Mencap; Abbots Langley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days paid holiday

Discounts at leading retailers

Health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Sleep-in enhanced pay

Job summary

Mencap in Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, is seeking a full-time Support Worker to help people with learning disabilities live independent, fulfilling lives. You will join a team that provides daily care, companionship and tailored activities.

Hours are 37.5 per week, with flexible shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays. You will build relationships, deliver practical support, and help with social activities from crafts to local walks.

Qualifications

• Must have genuine passion for supporting others.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Positive and empathetic attitude toward individuals with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily activities and personal care.
• Provide emotional support and companionship.
• Support people with learning disabilities in activities such as music, crafts, cooking, gardening and walks.

Skills

Genuine passion for helping others

Excellent communication

Flexibility with shifts

Empathy

Job description

We are looking for a Support Worker to join our Services based in Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire on a Full-Time basis.

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. We support a variety of people with different interests from music, craft, cooking, gardening, allotment work, local walks, board games, pool and darts.

The most important thing to the people we support is having someone kind and caring that they are able to spend time with a have a chat.

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

Shift times: 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!

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.

Belonging at Mencap values:

• 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.

Days and Pay

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.

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