Support Worker

Mencap; Saxmundham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in pay

Enhanced DBS

Discounts at retailers

Health plan

Job summary

Mencap in Saxmundham is seeking compassionate Support Workers to help people with learning disabilities live fulfilling lives. You will assist with daily activities, provide companionship, and support independence in a 24-hour care setting.

A driver is required and applicants must be over 35. We offer varied shifts, including days, evenings, weekends and sleep-ins with enhanced pay. DBS check and references are required.

Qualifications

• Driver is required due to service needs.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Positive and empathetic attitude toward individuals with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with learning disabilities in daily activities.
• Provide emotional support and companionship, promoting independence.
• Work across a 24-hour service with varied shift patterns.
• Adhere to DBS checks, references, and contractual terms.

Skills

Driver

Communication skills

Empathy

Flexibility

Job description

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in Saxmundham. 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. Due to the needs of the service the candidate must be a driver and over the age of 35 years of age.

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 hrs 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!
• Days: Between 07:00-22:00
• Waking Nights: 22:00-07:00

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

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

T&C's apply based on contract

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.

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.