Support Worker: Enable Independence & Community Access

Mencap; Heamoor; Presencial; GBP 12.000 - 17.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Sleep-ins pay

Holiday entitlement

Discounts at retailers

Health benefits & loans

Descripción de la vacante

Mencap in Launceston is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to join our dedicated team on a permanent basis. You will support two individuals with learning disabilities, helping with daily living tasks, mobility, medications, and accessing the community.

Shifts vary, including evenings, weekends and holidays; you must communicate clearly and build trusting relationships. A friendly, empathetic approach and IT aptitude for using our care app are essential to help us plan and record care and

Formación

• Passion for supporting others.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Positive, empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.
• Ability to reduce social isolation and increase independence.
• Help people with learning disabilities access local communities.
• Comfort with using a care app for recording and planning.

Responsabilidades

• Personal care and medication support.
• Assist with moving, hoisting and wheelchair use.
• Support in accessing the community and activities.
• Record keeping on company app and rota planning.
• Work as part of 24h care services with advance rota planning.

Conocimientos

Compassionate

Excellent communication

Flexible shifts

Empathy

Community access

Independence support

IT literacy

Herramientas

Care app IT

Descripción del empleo

Mencap in Launceston is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to join our dedicated team on a permanent basis. You will support two individuals with learning disabilities, helping with daily living tasks, mobility, medications, and accessing the community.

Shifts vary, including evenings, weekends and holidays; you must communicate clearly and build trusting relationships. A friendly, empathetic approach and IT aptitude for using our care app are essential to help us plan and record care and