Support Worker - Princes Risborough

Royal Mencap Society; Princes Risborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as a Support Worker in Princes Risborough, where you'll empower individuals with learning disabilities to lead fulfilling lives. This full-time role offers a chance to make a real difference, supporting residents in their daily activities and fostering independence. Enjoy a supportive work environment with flexible shifts and a comprehensive benefits package, including 32 days of paid holiday and discounts at leading retailers. Be part of a mission-driven organization that values equality, diversity, and inclusion, and help create a brighter future for those you support.

Benefits

32 days of paid holiday

Discounts at leading high-street retailers

Access to health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships and reduce social isolation.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with learning disabilities to live independently.
• Enable access to local communities and reduce social isolation.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Relationship Building

Support for Independence

Job description

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking a passionate Support Worker to join our incredible team in Princes Risborough . This is a permanent and full time post.

We have two Supported Living Services where seven adults who have Learning Disabilities share their homes and enjoy a great life. As a Support Worker, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of these individuals. Each person has their own unique abilities and needs and you will be supporting them to live the life they choose.

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.
• Being able to reduce social isolation of people with a learning disability.
• Being able to increase the independence and confidence of individuals with a learning disability.
• Enabling the people with a learning disability to fully access their local communities.

Contract options:

• Full time 37.5 hours

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 and weekends: 8-6pm, 3pm-8pm, 11am-6pm, 7am-6pm 12noon-10pm
• for thesleep-in you willreceive an enhanced flat rate payment of £ 63.70

Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated.

Our benefits package offers32 days of paid holiday(including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings.

For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!

Join us at Mencap and be part of a team that believes in equality, diversity, and inclusion. Together, we can create a brighter future for individuals with learning disabilities and empower them to break down any barriers they may face.

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