Support Worker - Hucknall

Royal Mencap Society; Hucknall; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

La Royal Mencap Society recherche des Support Workers passionnés à Hucknall. Vous aurez l'opportunité de faire une réelle différence dans la vie des personnes vivant avec un handicap d'apprentissage. Ce poste vous permettra d'assister ces individus dans leurs activités quotidiennes et de fournir un soutien émotionnel important. Une flexibilité dans les horaires est demandée, et des formations continues sont fournies pour renforcer vos compétences.

Benefits

24 jours de congés annuels plus jours fériés

Opportunités de formation et développement

Environnement de travail inclusif et soutenant

Options de pension et d'achat de vacances

Qualifications

• Passion pour le soutien aux autres.
• Capacité à établir des relations significatives.
• Souplesse pour travailler en soirée, week-ends et jours fériés.

Responsibilities

• Assister les individus dans leurs activités quotidiennes.
• Fournir un soutien émotionnel.
• Participer à l'élaboration des plannings des soins.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Empathy

Flexibility

Job description

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in Hucknall.

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 life.

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.

Contract options :

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

There is also a sleep-in available

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

Job ID: 34023

We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation and we particularly welcome and encourage disabled applicants and those from the Black and Asian communities to apply for the role as they are under-represented within the workforce.

· 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.

·Everyoneis expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.

·Every daywe grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes

·Everywherepeople 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.