Support Worker

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

Job summary

Mencap in Rawtenstall is seeking passionate Relief Support Workers for a 4-month contract. Two roles are available, each at 30 hours per week, to support two gentlemen with learning disabilities.

One gentleman has Parkinson's disease, so moving and handling and hoist use may be required. You will assist with daily activities, medication, finances and personal care, as well as home maintenance, meals and appointments.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities and provide emotional support.
• Support with medication, finances and personal care.
• Maintain the home: cleaning, laundry, meal planning and shopping.
• Help clients access community activities and appointments.
• Move and handle support where needed, including use of a hoist.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Flexible shifts

Empathetic attitude

Job description

Mencap is seeking passionate Relief Support Workers to join our incredible team in Rawtenstall. This is for a 4 month contract. 2x 30 hours positions.

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.

This role is to support 2 gentlemen with moderate learning disabilities, 1 of who has Parkinson's Disease. Due to the progression of the Parkinson's Disease, moving and handling is required, which includes pushing a wheelchair and using a hoist.

Both gentlemen require full support with medication, finances, and some support with personal care.

The role will include maintaining their home, tasks such as cleaning and laundry, as well as meal planning and preparation, including support to do the weekly food shop and health and medical appointments.

Full support is required for the gentlemen to access the community and access activities which they enjoy. Examples of these are going to church, out for meals, to meet with family, bowling, local art galleries and museums, cinema, theatre, days out, and to attend social gatherings.

A driver who is able to drive an automatic & manual car is preffered for this role.

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.

Shift times:

All our services are 24hr care.

• Days: Between 07:00-10:00 AND
• Sleep-ins: 10:00-07:00

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. 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.