Support Worker Heywood

Royal Mencap Society; Heywood; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Male Support Worker in Heywood, where you can make a significant impact on the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. You'll assist with daily activities and provide emotional support in a supportive and inclusive environment. The role offers flexible shifts and opportunities for ongoing training and development. With competitive pay and excellent benefits, this is a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension options

Holiday buying options

Ongoing training and development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting others.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Driver with a full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities and provide emotional support.
• Work with individuals with learning disabilities.
• Drive PWS vehicles as required.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Flexibility

Job description

Mencap are seeking 1 x 25 Hours Male Support Worker to join our incredible team in Heywood.

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 lives.

What we're 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.

It is essential that you are a driver with a full UK Driving Licence and able to drive a manual car for this role, due to the location of the service and the need to drive PWS vehicles.

Contract options:

All our services are 24hr care. We prepare the rotas at least 4 weeks in advance so you can plan your personal and social life!

There is also a non-contractual sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment.

If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career that truly makes a difference, apply now.

Job ID 33793

• 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.

£24,414 per annum, pro-rata + excellent benefits.