Support Worker Lowestoft

Mencap; East Devon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for compassionate Support Workers to join their incredible team in Lowestoft. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. You'll assist with daily activities and provide emotional support to a diverse group of people, each with unique needs. The organization values flexibility and offers a supportive work environment, ongoing training, and a variety of benefits including annual leave and pension options. If you have a genuine passion for helping others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Ongoing training and development

Supportive work environment

Pension options

Holiday buying options

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for supporting others.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Flexibility to work various shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily activities and provide emotional support.
• Work with a diverse group of people with unique needs.
• Play a vital role in enhancing the lives of individuals with learning disabilities.

Skills

Compassion

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Empathy

Job description

Support Worker Lowestoft

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Job Advert

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Worker to join our incredible team in Lowestoft.

Job Advert

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Worker to join our incredible team in Lowestoft.

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

Part-time: 20 hours based on availability

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

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

Job ID: 33609

We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation and we particularly welcome and encourage disabled applicants and those from the Black and Asian communities to apply for the role as they are under-represented within the workforce.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

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• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

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