Support Worker

Heart of England Mencap

Hampton Magna

Remote

GBP 15,000 - 21,000

Full time

34 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus bankholidays

Extensive training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card discounts

Refer a Friend scheme

Long service awards

Sick pay

Staff recognition awards

Job summary

Heart of England Mencap in Hampton Magna, near Warwick, is seeking caring and enthusiastic Support Workers to help adults with learning disabilities lead fulfilling lives. This permanent role offers both full-time and part-time hours, with a pay rate of £12.88 per hour and a mix of day, evening, and sleep-in shifts.

You will assist with daily living, promote independence, accompany customers into the community, and provide health-related support after full training.

Qualifications

Due to female customer personal needs, we are only recruiting Females at this time.
A Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care is desirable but not essential

Responsibilities

Supporting customers with personal care and daily living tasks
Helping customers access the local community and take part in activities they enjoy
Supporting customers to prepare meals and manage finances
Administering medication and providing health-related support
Supporting customers to achieve their personal goals
Providing specialist support, including stoma care, intermittent catheterisation and epilepsy management following full training

Skills

Caring nature

Enthusiastic

UK driving licence

Education

A Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care

Job description

Location: Hampton Magna, near Warwick
Hours: Full time and part time opportunities available
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £12.88 per hour

Join Heart of England Mencap and help people with learning disabilities lead fulfilling lives where they can thrive and reach their full potential.

We're looking for caring and enthusiastic Support Workers to join our dedicated team in Hampton Magna, supporting customers in their shared home.

Our customers require 24-hour support and enjoy active, fulfilling lives. They love music, food, spending time in the community and getting outdoors.

At Heart of England Mencap, we foster an inclusive and supportive culture where every individual is valued, respected and empowered to grow. We invest in our people through training, development opportunities and ongoing support.

About the Role

Working as part of a friendly and experienced team, you will support customers with all aspects of daily living while promoting independence, choice and wellbeing.

Responsibilities may include:

Supporting customers with personal care and daily living tasks
Helping customers access the local community and take part in activities they enjoy
Supporting customers to prepare meals and manage finances
Administering medication and providing health-related support
Supporting customers to achieve their personal goals
Providing specialist support, including stoma care, intermittent catheterisation and epilepsy management following full training

Shift Patterns

Flexibility is essential as support is provided 24 hours a day.

Typical shifts include:

7:00am–3:00pm
3:00pm–10:00pm
7:00am–10:00pm
10:00pm–7:00am (Sleep-in shifts)

About You

Due to female customer personal needs, we are only recruiting Females at this time.
A Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care is desirable but not essential
A caring, positive and reliable approach
A willingness to learn and develop
Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including sleep-ins and weekends
A full UK driving licence is essential
You enjoy being active and supporting customers with community activities

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