Support Worker

Mencap; Ryton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in allowance

24 days of paid holiday (pro rata)

Discounts at high-street retailers

Health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Job summary

Mencap in Ryton is seeking compassionate Support Workers to join our team. You will assist residents with daily activities, provide emotional support and help them engage in social and recreational activities alongside a friendly, dedicated team.

The role includes intimate personal care and requires flexibility to cover evenings, weekends and holidays. A sleep-in option is available with enhanced pay on those shifts.

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting others.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support with daily activities and provide emotional support to residents.
• Engage residents in social activities and outings (art, music, cinema, groups).
• Provide intimate personal care as part of care provision.
• Work with a welcoming team and supportive manager to deliver consistent care.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication skills

Flexibility

Empathetic attitude

Job description

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in Ryton.

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.

The service provides support for four gentlemen who are between the age range of 52 and 81 years old. The gentlemen enjoy partaking in social activities such as a weekly art and craft group, music group, disco, voluntary jobs, bowling, cinema and theatre trips, socialising and eating out.

The job includes intimate personal care. You would be supported by a well established, welcoming and friendly team and an approachable and encouraging manager.

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:

• Part Time 30hrs

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 sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £64.20.

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.

About Mencap