Support Worker - Needham Market

Royal Mencap Society; Needham Market; On-site; GBP 13,250 - 18,250; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Holiday buying options

Training and development

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Mencap in Needham Market is looking for compassionate Support Workers to join our team. You will support individuals with learning disabilities with daily activities and emotional support, helping them live independent lives.

This part-time role offers evening, weekend, and holiday shifts, a 24-day annual leave pro-rata and access to training, pension options, and a welcoming, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated compassion and commitment to supporting others.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• A positive and empathetic attitude toward individuals with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities for individuals with learning disabilities.
• Provide emotional support and promote independence.
• Help create a safe and supportive living environment.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication

Flexibility

Empathy

Job description

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in Needham Market.

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.

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in Needham Market.

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.

Contract options

• Part-time: 20 hours - Flexible.

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 07:00-15:00, 07:00-10:00 & 15:00-21:30

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

• Due to the nature of this service, we are looking for female-only applicants. This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

Job ID: 36577

Mencap holds a Home Office sponsorship licence; however, due to current restrictions on our allocation of Certificates of Sponsorship, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must therefore have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

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.

• 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. 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.

£24,785 per annum, pro-rata + excellent benefits

£24,785 per annum, pro-rata + excellent benefits

£25,054 per annum, pro-rata, plus excellent benefits

£24,785per annum, pro-rata + excellent benefits