Support Worker - Loughborough (NAC)

Mencap; Loughborough; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave up to 27 days + buy 10

Pension contributions (NEST)

Death in service life cover

Discounts and cashback (Mencap Extras)

Season ticket loans

Job summary

Royal Mencap Society in Loughborough is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist adults with learning disabilities in living independently and engaging in community activities. The role covers shifts across mornings, afternoons, and evenings, with DBS checks and references required.

You will support daily living skills, confidence building, and inclusive activities, delivering person-centred support in a caring, team-based environment.

Qualifications

• A caring, patient and positive approach.
• Someone who enjoys building relationships and working as part of a team.
• Good communication and social skills.
• Confidence in supporting people with a range of needs, including autism, epilepsy, diabetes and mental health needs.
• A willingness to learn, develop and deliver person-centred support.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities to live independently, build confidence and enjoy life.
• Help people in their own flats develop everyday skills and access their local community.
• Assist with outings and activities to promote independence and choice.
• Provide person-centred support tailored to individual goals.

Skills

Caring demeanor

Patience

Team player

Communication

Confidence with diverse needs

Willingness to learn

Job description

Make a difference. Inspire independence. Change lives.

Support Worker – Loughborough 37.5 hours per week | £12.71 per hour

Are you a people person with a positive attitude, a caring nature and a passion for helping others?

We're looking for enthusiastic and motivated Support Workers to join our team at New Ashby Court in Loughborough, supporting adults with learning disabilities to live independently, build confidence and enjoy life to the fullest.

No two days are the same!

From trips to the cinema, shopping and sporting activities to creative crafts, fairs and exciting days out, you'll help the people we support explore their interests, try new things and make their own choices.

You’ll support people in their own self-contained flats, helping them develop everyday skills, access their local community and achieve their personal goals.

What we’re looking for:

• A caring, patient and positive approach.
• Someone who enjoys building relationships and working as part of a team.
• Good communication and social skills.
• Confidence in supporting people with a range of needs, including autism, epilepsy, diabetes and mental health needs.
• A willingness to learn, develop and deliver person-centred support.

The important details:

• 37.5 hours per week.
• £12.71 per hour.
• Shifts include 7am–2.30pm, 2.30pm–10pm and on occasion 1:1 support 5pm–10pm.
• Full driving licence is not essential.
• Face-to-face interviews.

At Mencap, it's about more than providing support. It's about empowering people to live life their way, celebrate their individuality and achieve things they may never have thought possible.

If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can make a genuine difference every single day, we'd love to hear from you!

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