Support Worker - Irthlingborough

Royal Mencap Society; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days paid holiday

Discounts at leading retailers

Health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Job summary

Royal Mencap Society in Irthlingborough is seeking a compassionate Support Worker (male only) to join our team. You will assist individuals with learning disabilities with daily activities, provide emotional support, and help them live more independently.

A driver is essential to fulfil community-based visits. The role is part-time, with shifts across early mornings to evenings, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities and personal care as required.
• Provide emotional support and encourage independence.
• Build meaningful relationships and communicate effectively.

Skills

Driver's license

Empathy

Communication skills

Flexibility in shifts

Passion for supporting others

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.

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.

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.