Support Worker

Mencap; Boston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support organization in Boston is seeking a full-time Support Worker to assist individuals with learning disabilities. In this role, you will help with daily activities, provide emotional support, and engage with the community. A driver's license and personal care experience are essential. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in lives.

Benefits

24 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care is required.
• A driver is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily activities.
• Provide emotional support.
• Support individuals in the community.

Skills

Compassion

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility

Empathetic attitude

Job description

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking a full-time passionate Support Worker to join our team based in Boston, Lincolnshire. As a Support Worker, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. You will work with a diverse group of people, each with unique abilities and needs. Your responsibilities will include assisting with daily activities, providing emotional support, and supporting individuals in the community. A driver is essential, and experience in providing personal care is required.

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.
• A positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.

Disability Confident: We are a Disability Confident employer. We generally offer an interview to any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job. For more details, please visit our website.

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 support people with learning disabilities, their families, and carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer, and more inclusive society. At Mencap, everyone works with people with learning disabilities, either providing support, advice, or as colleagues. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is treated well and feels respected, valued, and safe to be themselves. We have Belonging network groups that meet online, open to all colleagues, including groups for Black and Asian employees, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long-term health condition, women, parents, carers, and allies.

We encourage everyone to apply and offer various contract types and working patterns. We value personality and values over specific experience and will provide training and development to help you succeed.

Contract options:

• Full-time: 37.5 hours, including shifts on weekdays, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins. Sleep-ins receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70.

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

Job ID: 34371

We are an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organization, especially welcoming applications from disabled individuals and those from Black and Asian communities, as they are underrepresented in our workforce.

Benefits include:

• 24 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time), plus benefits like pension and holiday buying options.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.