Support Worker - Keady, Co. Armagh

Mencap; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Mencap as a Support Worker in Keady, Northern Ireland, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. This role offers the chance to provide essential support and emotional care, and is perfect for compassionate individuals looking to contribute positively to their community.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Pension options

Holiday buying options

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting others.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Positive attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities for individuals with learning disabilities.
• Provide emotional support and build meaningful relationships.
• Work various shifts including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Flexibility

Empathy

Job description

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Job Advert

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking a passionate Support Worker to join our incredible team in Keady, Northern Ireland.

Job Advert

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking a passionate Support Worker to join our incredible team in Keady, Northern Ireland.

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, youll 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

• Full-time: 37.5 hrs
  
  

Shift Times

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!

• Days: Between 07:00-22:00 AND
• Sleep-ins: 22:00-07:00
  
  

There is also a sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £62.45.

Vacancy ID: 33997 Note: Whilst Mencap is a licenced sponsor, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this vacancy at present due to a high volume of internal staff going through the sponsorship process.

• All roles are subject to an enhanced disclosure check and registration with NISCC and suitable references.
  
  

Benefits

Why join Mencap?

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. Its 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. Were 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 youre applying for.

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