Support Worker

Mencap; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement 24 days

Discounts

Health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Many more exciting offerings

Job summary

Mencap in Bognor Regis is seeking a Part Time Support Worker (20 Hours) to join our team. You will support individuals with learning disabilities with daily activities and provide emotional support in a caring, person-centred way.

Flexibility is essential as shifts include weekends, sleep-ins, and one weekday shift. A driving licence is beneficial, and training will be provided to help you succeed in this rewarding role.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting others.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships.
• Flexibility to work various shifts including weekends and sleep-ins.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities for individuals with learning disabilities.
• Provide emotional support and contribute to a caring environment.
• Support individuals to live as independently as possible and be part of a team.

Skills

Passion for helping others

Excellent communication

Flexibility

Driving would be beneficial

Job description

Mencap are seeking a Part Time Support Worker (20 Hours) to join our incredible team in Bognor Regis.

As a Part Time Support Worker (20 Hours), 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.

• A genuine passion for supporting others.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, i.e, willing to work primarily weekends, undertake sleep-in shifts, and be available to work one shift during the week.
• A positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities. Being a driver would be beneficial.

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!

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 contract

About Mencap

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.

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

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.

• 24 days of paid holiday (excluding bank holidays, pro rata)
• discounts at leading high-street retailers
• access to health cash plans
• interest-free loans
• many more exciting offerings