Support Worker - Irthlingborough

Royal Mencap Society; Irthlingborough; On-site; GBP 25,078 - 30,651; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays 24 days

Health cash plan

Discounts at retailers

Interest-free loans

Job summary

Mencap in Irthlingborough is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist individuals with learning disabilities. This role prioritizes a male-only applicant and requires driving as part of the duties.

Part-time hours span early mornings to evenings, with a sleep-in option available at a fixed rate. Interviews will be held at the Kettering Office. The post emphasizes equality, inclusion, and a supportive team environment within Mencap.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for supporting others.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Positive and empathetic attitude toward individuals with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities and provide emotional support.
• Support individuals to live independently and participate in activities.
• Collaborate with team to ensure safe and respectful care.

Skills

Driver

Communication

Flexibility

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Male Only Support Worker to join our incredible team in Irthlingborough - DRIVER ESSENTIAL

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.

Being a driver is essential

• Part-time - between 7am & 9pm

There is also a non contractual sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £6 4.20

Interviews for this position will be held face to face at our Kettering Office.

Due to the nature of this service, we are looking for male only applicants. This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

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

JOB ID: 36502

Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated. Our benefits package offers 24 days of paid holiday (excluding bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as 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 and below link with all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team

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.

Mencap vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with learning disabilities.

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.

• 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.

£27865 per annum (Pro-rata) + excellent benefits