Support Worker - Empower Independence & Community Access

Mencap; Launceston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in allowance (£64.20)

24 days paid holiday

Discounts at retailers

Health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Job summary

Mencap in Launceston is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join our permanent team. You will assist two adults with learning disabilities across daily living, personal care, and community activities, adapting to their needs with clear communication and empathy.

Shifts include evenings, weekends, and holidays. A Full UK Driving Licence is required. DBS check and references are standard. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and rotas planned four weeks in advance to help balance life.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Being able to reduce social isolation of people with a learning disability.
• Being able to increase the independence and confidence of individuals with a learning disability.
• Enabling the people with a learning disability to fully access their local communities.

Responsibilities

• Support two adults with learning disabilities across daily living activities and community access.
• Provide personal care, medication support, moving, hoisting, and wheelchair assistance as needed.
• Support communication for individuals with limited communication using appropriate methods.
• Record activities and health information using the company app.
• Contribute to a safe and inclusive living environment within the home.

Skills

Excellent communication

Flexible shifts

Empathy

IT literacy

Tools

Company app

Job description

Mencap in Launceston is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join our permanent team. You will assist two adults with learning disabilities across daily living, personal care, and community activities, adapting to their needs with clear communication and empathy.

Shifts include evenings, weekends, and holidays. A Full UK Driving Licence is required. DBS check and references are standard. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and rotas planned four weeks in advance to help balance life.