Support Worker - Cambridge

Royal Mencap Society; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Royal Mencap Society in Cambridge is seeking compassionate Support Workers to join our team. You will assist individuals with learning disabilities with daily tasks and provide emotional support.

The role offers flexible part-time hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays. You will help build trusting relationships and promote independence in a diverse, inclusive environment. DBS checks and references are required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily activities.
• Provide emotional support to service users.
• Help build trusting relationships with people supported by the service.

Skills

passion for helping others

excellent communication

flexible shifts

empathetic attitude

Job description

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

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.

Contract options:

• Part-time: flexible hours based on availability

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 £64.20

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.

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

Job ID: 36969