Support Worker - Loughborough (MD)

Mencap; Loughborough; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NEST pension

Annual leave 27 days

Discounts and cashback

Job summary

Royal Mencap Society in Nanpantan, Loughborough, is hiring two Support Workers to help four adults with learning disabilities live independent lives. The role offers £12.71 per hour for 22.5 hours weekly, across shifts from 7:00–14:30 or 14:30–21:30, with every other weekend off. Training, DBS checks and genuine care for people are central.

We welcome applicants with the right attitude and enthusiasm, and a full manual driving licence is advantageous as occasional outings may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in care settings welcomed.
• Right attitude, enthusiasm and willingness to learn are important.

Responsibilities

• Support people with everyday activities and life skills.
• Provide personal care and assist with medication.
• Cook, do household tasks and enable participation in activities.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Willingness to learn

Job description

Make every day matter Become a Support Worker in Nanpantan, Loughborough

£12.71 per hour | 22.5 hours per week | Permanent

Are you caring, enthusiastic and ready for a role where no two days are the same?

We're looking for two passionate Support Workers to join our friendly team in Nanpantan, Loughborough, supporting four adults with learning disabilities to live happy, fulfilling and independent lives.

What could your day look like?

One day you could be enjoying a boat trip, supporting someone at college or heading out swimming. The next, you might be getting creative at a craft session, visiting a garden centre, enjoying a singalong or helping someone prepare their favourite meal.

You'll play an important part in making these experiences possible, whilst building meaningful relationships and supporting people to make their own choices.

What will you be doing?

• Supporting people with everyday activities, independence and life skills.
• Providing personal care and supporting with medication.
• Cooking, household tasks and helping people enjoy their favourite activities.
• Supporting access to the community, day centres, college and social opportunities.
• Building positive relationships and ensuring everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

A little about the role:

• 22.5 hours per week (three days).
• Shifts between 7am–2.30pm and 2.30pm–9.30pm.
• Every other weekend off.
• £12.71 per hour.
• Based in Nanpantan, Loughborough.

What are we looking for?

Above all, someone with a kind, patient and positive approach who enjoys helping others achieve their goals.

Previous experience is welcome but having the right attitude, enthusiasm and willingness to learn is just as important.

A full manual driving licence would be an advantage, as you'll sometimes support people to get out and about. You'll also receive training relevant to the role, including medication and specialist care procedures.

At Mencap, it's never just a job. It's about making a real difference, celebrating individuality and helping people live life their way.

All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader.

As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people's lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.

• Annual leave increases with long service up to 27 days per year plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme
• Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed
• Pension contributions into NEST Scheme on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings
• Death in service life cover for a nominated beneficiary under our life assurance scheme
• Loans for debt consolidation, bikes, computers and phones when you have been with us for 6 months
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Quarterly award scheme and recognition at every 5 years through our YouRock program
• Access to award winning training and development

*T&C's apply based on contract

About Mencap

At Mencap we work in partnership with people with a learning disability. We do this by providing high quality, flexible services that support people, including young adults, to live as independently as possible in their own homes and in the community.

Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist.

You'll make new friends and feel inspired to reach your potential. We will ask a lot of you - but you'll get back so much more. With us, it is never 'just a job'.

In return for your hard work and passion, we can give you real meaning and purpose in your work.

£26,228 per annum pro rata + Excellent Benefits