Support Worker - Nottingham

Royal Mencap Society; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Royal Mencap Society is seeking compassionate Support Workers to join their team in Mansfield. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities, providing essential support and assistance in daily activities.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting others.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Positive attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily activities.
• Provide emotional support.
• Work various shifts including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Compassion

Communication skills

Flexibility

Empathy

Job description

£12.21 per hour + excellent Mencap benefits

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

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 lives.

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: flexible hours based on availability
• Relief: flexible working with no set hours/shifts

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 07:00-22:30

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

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

Job ID: 33832

• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) + a variety of benefits
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.

*Please note that terms and conditions apply based on your contract.

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.