Support worker

Royal Mencap Society; Norwich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization is looking for compassionate Support Workers to join their team in Norwich and surrounding areas. You will provide essential support to individuals with learning disabilities, helping them live independently and enhance their quality of life. The role involves flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for helping others.

Qualifications

• Dedicated individuals with a passion for supporting others.
• Excellent communication skills for building relationships.
• Ability to adapt to different service settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality support to individuals with learning disabilities.
• Assist individuals to live independently at home and in the community.
• Support daily activities and build meaningful relationships.
• Support with daily activities, communication, and building meaningful relationships.
• Be flexible to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays where required.

Skills

Compassion

Communication skills

Flexibility

Commitment to helping others

Job description

Overview

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in various locations (e.g., Woking, Poole, Minehead, Camberley, Ilkeston, Stowmarket, Beverley, Norwich and surrounding areas). Most roles are permanent and full-time or part-time with hours varying by service.

Examples include: - Woking, Surrey: part-time (30 hours per week) - Poole: permanent and full-time (37.5 hours a week) - Minehead: Support Worker with a view to making a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities

Advertised End Dates and Vacancy Types are listed within each posting as shown in the text.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, flexible support to individuals with learning disabilities.
• Assist, enable and empower people to live as independently as possible within their home and community.
• Work with a diverse group of people, each with their own unique abilities and needs.
• Support with daily activities, communication, and building meaningful relationships.
• Be flexible to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays where required.

Qualifications  & Requirements

• Compassionate and dedicated individuals with a genuine passion for supporting others.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Flexibility to work various shifts and adapt to different service settings.
• A positive outlook and commitment to helping people with learning disabilities live more independently.

Additional Information

• Also recruiting for Shop Volunteer roles and Domiciliary Care roles in certain areas, with opportunities to contribute to fundraising and supporting people with learning disabilities.
• All postings include EEO statements and standard employment notices as applicable.