Support Worker - Codnor

Royal Mencap Society; Codnor CP; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Royal Mencap Society in Codnor is seeking caring Support Workers to join our team in a supported living service. You will help individuals with learning disabilities with daily activities and provide emotional support, enabling them to live more independently.

The role requires a warm, empathetic approach, excellent communication, and flexibility to work shifts across 07:00-23:00. Sleep-ins and DBS checks apply; 24 days leave pro-rata with pension and benefits included.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting others.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends and holidays; adaptable and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily living tasks and personal care as part of a team.
• Provide emotional support and help people to participate in community activities.

Skills

Compassionate mindset

Communication skills

Flexible shifts

Empathy

Job description

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals!

Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in Codnor, working in a supported living 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 a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• A positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.

Contract options

• Part time - 30 hours per week
• Shifts vary between 07:00-23:00
• Sleep ins required - paid at an enhanced flat rate of £ 64.20.
• All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
• Job ID: 36649
• 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.

• 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.

£25,054 per annum, pro rata + excellent benefits