Support Worker Derry/Londonderry - Driver required

Royal Mencap Society; Derry/Londonderry; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Training & development

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Royal Mencap Society in Derry/Londonderry is seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to support people with learning disabilities. Roles involve engaging communication, PBS techniques, and building meaningful relationships while promoting independence.

A clean UK driving license is required, and PBS will be applied to everyday interactions. We offer 2 x 23-hour contracts across day, night, and weekend shifts, with pro-rated leave and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Support people with learning disabilities in daily life and routines.
• Willingness to register with NISCC and undergo an enhanced Access NI check.
• Clean UK driver’s license is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Support people with learning disabilities in their daily lives and routines.
• Assist with personal care and medication, including bathing and dressing.
• Help with finances and everyday tasks like shopping and bill payments.
• Encourage independence and social inclusion by supporting community activities and groups.
• Use Positive Behaviour Support strategies to enhance quality of life.

Skills

Compassionate communication

Empathy

Rapport building

Job description

Job Advert

Are you a compassionate, patient, and dedicated individual with a passion for helping others? We are looking for someone who has a fun, engaging and positive approach to communication, the ideal candidate will have excellent conversational skills, a good sense of humour and the ability to build rapport through natural, meaningful interactions.

You should be able to incorporate Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) techniques into everyday conversations, using encouragement, positive reinforcement, empathy and creativity to promote engagement, confidence and positive outcomes.

We have 2 x 23-hour contracts available in our Derry/Londonderry service, working a variety of shifts across days, nights, and weekends.

Please note a clean UK driver's licence is required for this role.

What You’ll Do:

Support people with learning disabilities in their daily lives and routines

Assist with personal care and medication, including bathing and dressing

Help with finances and everyday tasks like shopping and bill payments

Encourage independence and social inclusion by supporting community activities and groups

Use Positive Behaviour Support strategies to enhance quality of life

Build trusting, meaningful relationships based on empathy and respect

What We’re Looking For:

A genuine passion for supporting others

Flexibility to work a range of shifts including evenings, weekends, and overnight

A positive, patient, and empathetic attitude

Willingness to register with NISCC and undergo an enhanced Access NI check

Clean UK drivers license is required for this role

• 2 x 23-hour contracts

Shifts:

Day Shifts: 9.00am - 9.00pm

Night Shifts: 9:00pm – 9:00am
(Rota prepared 4+ weeks in advance to support your work/life balance)

Mencap holds a Home Office sponsorship licence; however, due to current restrictions on our allocation of Certificates of Sponsorship, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must therefore have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Due to the nature of this service, we would prefer female applicants. This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

Vacancy ID: 37129

• 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.

*Please note that terms and conditions apply based on your 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.

£26,228 per annum, pro-rata + excellent benefits

£26,228 per annum, pro-rata + excellent benefits

£26,228 per annum, pro-rata + excellent benefits

Communications, Campaigns, Advocacy & Activism

Position:

Paid

Town/City:

Home-based

Salary Details:

£12.85 per hour + excellent training and benefits