Support Worker - Brookbank Complex Needs Community Services

Heartofenglandmencap; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Heart of England Mencap is seeking a Support Worker for its Complex Needs Day Service in Stratford-upon-Avon. This rewarding role involves supporting individuals with learning disabilities in various activities and personal care. Join a dedicated team and enjoy extensive training, employee benefits, and a fulfilling career in care.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Extensive training and development

Employee Assistance Scheme

Discount card for retailers

Refer a Friend scheme

Long service awards

Sick pay

Staff recognition awards

Work mobile

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Previous care experience preferred but not mandatory.
• Willingness to learn and participate in training.
• Ability to support individuals with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Support customers on a 1:1, 2:1, or 3:1 basis in community activities.
• Assist with personal care, eating, drinking, and daily needs.
• Participate in sessions like cooking, music, and sensory storytelling.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Health and Social Care Diploma

Job description

Brookbank Complex Needs Day Service - Stratford-upon-Avon

Support Worker - Brookbank Complex Needs Community Services

Here at Heart of England Mencap we enable people with learning disabilities to lead fulfilling lives allowing them to thrive and do, be and feel their best! We know that we can only achieve this by hiring the best staff who share our values.

Do you want a rewarding career in care where you can really make a difference everyday?

Due to organisational growth, we are looking for a Support Worker who shares our vision to join an enthusiastic team at our Complex Needs Day Service in Stratford Upon Avon. You may need to travel to our others services from time to time to support absence.

The role is for 21 hours a week on a Monday, Tuesday & Friday with hours varying between 9am - 4pm & 9 am - 5pm.There may be opportunity to work a longer day and some Saturdays. You will support customers on a 1:1, 2:1 or 3:1 basis to access the community and to participate in activities they enjoy this could include; swimming, gym, working at a farm, tennis and riding accessible bikes. In the centre you will support customers in a variety of sessions which may be; cooking, music, art, sensory story telling as well supporting with daily needs which will include assisting with personal care, eating and drinking and postural care.

We have an extensive training programme in place to ensure that staff are supported to feel confident within their role. But most of all, we offer fun and laughter throughout the day as well as being part of a fantastic and supportive team!

Some of our customers can display distressed behaviour but a full shadowing induction is given and training is provided.

Some previous care experience is preferred however full training will be provided - after all, good care comes from the HEART.

Alongside being part of something amazing, our employee benefits include:

Extensive training and development – we will support with health and social care diplomas together with the care certificate

25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to 24 hour Employee Assistance Scheme and trained mental health first aiders

Discount card for high street and online retailers

Employee ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme

Long service awards

Sick pay

Staff recognition awards

Work mobile

Free on site parking

Good local transport links

Mileage rates

Enhanced rates for Bank holiday and certain shifts

Company pension

Life Assurance

If you want to really make a difference every day and share our values: Honest Effective Aspirational Respectful Trustworthy why not apply today!

We are currently not able to provide Employee Sponsorship