Support Worker

Mencap; Rother; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading support organization is seeking a Support Worker in Rother to assist individuals with learning disabilities. Key responsibilities include supporting daily activities and providing emotional assistance. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a genuine passion for supporting others, and the flexibility to work various shifts. Benefits include annual leave and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Enhanced flat rate payment for sleep-ins

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• Excellent communication skills to build meaningful relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily activities at home and in the community.
• Provide emotional support to individuals with learning disabilities.
• Engage with a diverse group of four individuals.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Empathetic attitude

Flexible scheduling

Passion for supporting others

Job description

Overview

Mencap are seeking a Support Worker to join our teams in St Leonards (Female only) and Bexhill. 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 four people, each with their own unique abilities and needs. From assisting with daily activities at home and in the community, to providing emotional support, you\'ll play a vital role in their life.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities at home and in the community.
• Provide emotional support to individuals with learning disabilities.
• Engage with a diverse group of four people, each with their own abilities and needs.
• Build meaningful relationships through excellent communication.

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

• Female Part Time 15 hrs - St Leonards
• Part Time 20 hrs - Bexhill
• Part Time 15 hours (weekends) - Bexhill
• Relief – Flexible working with no set hours/shifts

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. There is also a non-contractual sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70.

Requirements

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

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.

Disability Confident About Disability Confident: A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.

About Mencap

We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation and we particularly welcome and encourage disabled applicants and those from the Black and Asian communities to apply for the role as they are under-represented within the workforce. 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 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. All colleagues are expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation. 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.