Support Worker

Mencap; Redruth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Redruth is seeking Support Workers to assist individuals with learning disabilities. You'll provide emotional support and help with daily activities, working flexible shifts. No specific experience is required – your personality matters. Opportunities for training and a variety of contract types are available, ensuring you can plan your personal life around work responsibilities.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to work flexible shifts including evenings and weekends.
• Experience is not required; personality and values matter more.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily activities.
• Provide emotional support.
• Drive and assist with shopping and outings.

Skills

Genuine passion for supporting others

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility to work various shifts

Positive and empathetic attitude

Job description

Mencap is seeking Support Workers to join our incredible team in Redruth. As a Support Worker, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. A driver is essential for this role. From assisting with daily activities to providing emotional support, you'll play a vital role in their life. You will be supporting one older gentleman in his own home. Daily activities can include going out for a drive, completing shopping, going for walks, helping the person we support bake at home, or having a relaxing day!

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.

Contract options: Full time - 37.5 hours Part Time: 20 hours

Shift times: Days: Between 07:30/08:30 until 21:30/22:30, Split shifts also available finishing at 16:00, or starting at 16:00 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!

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

Job ID: 34579

Benefits

• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) + a variety of benefits including pension.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.

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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.