Support Worker

East Kent Mencap; Sheerness; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

East Kent Mencap is seeking a dedicated Hub Support Worker to provide care and support to individuals with learning disabilities in Sheerness. This role offers a base salary of £23.5k and includes benefits such as 28 days annual leave and ongoing training opportunities. Ideal candidates will have a strong drive to make a positive impact and may have experience in similar roles like Care Assistant or Community Support Worker.

Benefits

28 days Annual Leave

Company Pension

Shopping and Recreation Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities is valuable.
• Willingness to learn and share experiences is essential.
• Desire to develop through an apprenticeship is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to vulnerable individuals with learning disabilities.
• Promote independence and positive life impacts.
• Assist with day-to-day activities.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Patience

Education

Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Hub Support Worker (Sheerness):

We all know the right job can be life-changing, but how about a job that just might change someone else’s life as well?

East Kent Mencap is a leading organisation committed to providing support and care for individuals with learning disabilities. We believe in promoting independence and helping our Members to lead fulfilling lives in the community. We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Support Worker to join our team and make a positive impact in the lives of those we support.

What’s in it for me?

• £23.5k base salary
• 28 days AL per annum, including bank holidays
• Company pension
• Competitive salary and benefits package (including shopping and recreation discounts, length of service holidays and sickness cover, and an employee assistance programme)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, including funded apprenticeships

What’s the role?

You might have just finished your Health and Social Care training. You may be an experienced support worker or perhaps you are willing to learn and share your experiences. Your salary and training will be based on where you are in your career. Your salary increases with training, too!

This role requires you to be working at a Level 2 in Health and Social Care. If you do not have this qualification, we can develop you through an apprenticeship. We just need your desire to sign up!

There’s no getting away from it, this job isn’t always easy but there is great job satisfaction and you can make a real difference to peoples lives. You’ll be providing support to vulnerable people with learning disabilities.

People who are used to working with learning disabilities are great candidates, as are those who have the right attitude and aptitude.

This role will give you the chance to make a positive impact in the lives of those we support.

It just might be the most rewarding job on the local market today.

East Kent Mencap is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

You may also have experience in the following roles: Care Assistant, Learning Disability Support Worker, Community Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Day Service Support Worker, Personal Care Assistant, Disability Support Worker, etc.

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