Support Worker

Mencap; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS check

24 days paid holiday

Discounts at leading retailers

Health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Job summary

Mencap is seeking compassionate Support Workers to join our team in Saxmundham, Suffolk. You will help individuals with learning disabilities with daily activities and provide emotional support, making a real difference in their lives. This full-time role requires a driver and a flexible attitude to shifts.

Shift times reflect 24-hour service coverage; occasional sleep-in duties include enhanced pay. You will be part of a dedicated team focused on inclusion and person-centred care, with

Qualifications

• Must be a driver.
• Ability to build relationships with individuals with learning disabilities.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities for individuals with learning disabilities.
• Provide emotional support and companionship.
• Work as part of a team to deliver person-centred care.

Skills

Compassionate

Excellent communication

Flexible shifts

Empathetic attitude

Job description

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in Saxmundham. 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. Due to the needs of the service the candidate must be a driver and over the age of 35 years of age.

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.

This role requires you to be a driver.

Contract options

• Full-time: 37.5 hrs

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!

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.

Working hours

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.

Benefits

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