Support Worker

Mencap; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support organization in Haywards Heath is seeking compassionate Support Workers for a full-time position. The role involves supporting individuals with profound learning disabilities and requires flexibility to work various shifts. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for helping others. The position offers an enhanced sleep-in payment and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid holidays and discounts. Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we support.

Benefits

32 days of paid holiday

Choice of pension schemes

Discounts at leading high-street retailers

Access to health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting others.
• Positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.
• Ability to work mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support three individuals with learning disabilities and sensory impairment.
• Implement alternative communication methods like Makaton.
• Assist with daily routines and hobbies.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility to work various shifts

Empathetic attitude

Ability to build meaningful relationships

Job description

Job Advert

We are looking for positive, compassionate and caring Support Workers to join our team in Haywards Heath on a full time, permanent basis (37.5 hours per week).

We would prefer you to be a driver but this is not essential.

We support three people who share their home and who have profound and multiple learning disabilities, autism, sensory impairment and physical disability. The people within the service have a busy schedule and love to be out and about, they enjoy a variety of hobbies and interests. We use a dynamic approach to enable the people we support to communicate through alternative tools and methods, such as using Makaton or a photo translation book.

As a Support Worker, flexibility is key for both yourself and for the service, you may be required to work a variety of different shifts throughout the week, including mornings, evenings, sleep ins and weekends. The best thing about flexibility It's a two-way street, while we may require that you work a variety of shifts, we also understand that you’ll have your own commitments and we will try to factor this into our rotas.

We are looking for people with a ‘can-do’ attitude who are strongly motivated, outgoing, caring and have a calm demeanour when needed.

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

Contract options

Full time: 37.5 hours per week.

Shift times: between 7am and 10pm.

There is also a sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70.

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

Job ID: 35024

Benefits

Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as choice of pension schemes, discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings.

For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!

About Mencap

Join us at Mencap and be part of a team that believes in equality, diversity, and inclusion. Together, we can create a brighter future for individuals with learning disabilities and empower them to break down any barriers they may face.