Support Worker

Mencap; Burgh St. Peter; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday

Discounts at retailers

Health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Job summary

Mencap in Beccles is seeking compassionate Support Workers to join our team. You will help individuals with learning disabilities with daily activities and provide emotional support, contributing to a caring, inclusive environment in a 24-hour care setting.

Applicants must be drivers and be available for full-time shifts totaling 25 hours, covering days and waking nights, with a sleep-in option at a fixed enhanced rate. DBS checks and references apply, with benefits outlined on the company site.

Qualifications

• Must have a genuine passion for supporting others.
• Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Must be flexible to work various shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Must have a positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities and provide emotional support to individuals with learning disabilities.
• Build meaningful relationships and promote wellbeing through supportive interactions.
• Participate in 24-hour care scheduling and rota planning (rotas prepared at least 4 weeks in advance).

Skills

Genuine passion for helping others

Excellent communication skills

Shifts flexibility

Empathetic attitude

Job description

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in Beccles.

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.

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 details

The Successful candidate needs to be a driver.

• Full-time: 25 hours
• 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!
• Days: Between 07:00-22:00
• Waking Nights: 22:00-07:00
• There is also a sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70.

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

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 fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.

We are 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.

Inclusive Culture

• 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.

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.

• 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.