Support Worker

Mencap; Tetford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday (pro rata)

Discounts at high-street retailers

Health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Many more offerings

Job summary

Mencap in Weybread, Suffolk is seeking compassionate Support Workers to join a brand new service. You will help individuals with learning disabilities with daily activities and emotional support, contributing to their growth and confidence.

Roles include full-time 37.5 hours and potential part-time hours. Sleep-ins are available with enhanced payments. A range of benefits and extensive training are offered to support you as part of our team.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting others.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Positive, empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.
• Enjoy working as part of a team and outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily activities and provide emotional support.
• Assist with daily living tasks and help individuals grow in confidence and skills.
• Work as part of a team to deliver 24/7 care across services.

Skills

Compassionate attitude

Excellent communication

Team player

Flexibility for shifts

Empathy for learning disabilities

Job description

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

This is an exciting new role for our brand new service. 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.

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.
• Satisfaction in seeing people grow in confidence & Skills.
• Enjoy working as part of a team & in the great outdoors!

Contract options:

• Full-time: 37.5 hrs
• Part time hours could be considered.

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 08:00-21:00
• There is also a sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70.

All successful applicants will be subject to appropriate pre employment checks, including references & an enhanced disclosure & barring service check (DBS).

For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document and below link with all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team https://jobs.mencap.org.uk/benefits.aspx

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.

• 24 days of paid holiday (excluding bank holidays, pro rata)
• Discounts at leading high-street retailers
• Access to health cash plans
• Interest-free loans
• Many more exciting offerings.