Support Worker

Mencap; North Shields; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts at retailers

Health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Paid holiday 24 days

Job summary

Mencap in North Shields is seeking compassionate Support Workers to join our team. You will assist individuals with learning disabilities to live independent and active lives, including daily tasks, personal care, medication support, cooking, and attending appointments.

We value empathy, strong communication, and flexibility for various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. DBS checks and references are required. A DBS check is enhanced, and training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting others.
• Excellent communication and ability to build relationships.
• Flexible to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities and support with medication and personal care.
• Support individuals to live independent and active lives in their homes.
• Help with household tasks, cooking, and attending appointments.
• Support social activities and community engagement.
• Maintain or support residents in their homes and routines.

Skills

Passion for helping others

Communication skills

Flexibility with shifts

Empathy

Job description

Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in North Shields 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. One service is a five-bedroom property, and the other is four independent flats. As part of the team, you will be supporting people with learning disabilities and autism to live independent and active lives. The people we support have a wide range of support needs and interests, which will make your role varied and interesting. You will be supporting people with everyday tasks such as maintaining their homes, supporting with medication, personal care, social activities, cooking and attending appointments.

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 nights, weekends, and holidays.
• A positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.

Contract options:

• 30hours based on availability

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 Sleep in hours are required, for which you will receive an enhanced flat-rate payment of £64.20

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

Due to the nature of this service, we are seeking female-only applicants. This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

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.

We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We're 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.

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