Support Worker - Camborne

Royal Mencap Society; Camborne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as a Support Worker, making a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. In this fulfilling role, you'll assist with daily activities, provide emotional support, and help a young man enjoy an active life filled with exciting outings. The position offers flexibility with shifts and a supportive work environment that values your contributions. If you have a genuine passion for helping others and are a driver, this role is perfect for you. Embrace the opportunity to grow and learn while making a positive impact in your community.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Pension options

Holiday buying options

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
• Excellent communication skills to build meaningful relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily activities and provide emotional support.
• Support a young man in various activities including swimming and football.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Driving

Job description

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

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.

You will be supporting 1 young man who enjoys an active and exciting life. Support him to watch the football, go swimming, a trip to the pub or even a day out surfing. A driver is essential to make sure he can get out in the community and discover new activities and places.

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.

This role requires you to be a driver.

Contract options :

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!

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

Job ID: 33675

We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation and we particularly welcome and encourage disabled applicants and those from the Black and Asian communities to apply for the role as they are under-represented within the workforce.

· 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) + a variety of benefits including pension and holiday buying options .

· Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.

· A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.

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.

·Everyoneis expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.

·Every daywe grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes

·Everywherepeople 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.