Support Worker

Mencap; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday

Discounts at leading high-streetRetail

Health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Job summary

Mencap is seeking a dedicated Support Worker in Gateshead to assist individuals with learning disabilities in a supported living service. You will help with daily tasks, provide emotional support, and work with a small group of residents in a 24-hour care setting.

A sleep-in option with enhanced pay is available, and you’ll join a team that values belonging and inclusion. Candidates should be empathetic, possess strong communication skills, and be flexible to cover evenings, weekends, and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with residents.
• Comfort with shift patterns, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities for residents in a supported living setting.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to residents.
• Support three male service users in a 24-hour care environment.
• Contribute to rota planning and flexible coverage across shifts.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

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,

You will be working within a supported living service supporting three male service users,

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:

• 32 hrs per week contract

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!

There is also a sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70.

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.

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