Support Worker - Rawtenstall

Royal Mencap Society; Rawtenstall; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in allowance

Holiday entitlement 24 days

Discounts at retailers

Health cash plan

Interest-free loans

Job summary

Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our team in Rawtenstall. You will support two gentlemen with learning disabilities, assisting with daily activities and providing emotional support while helping them access the community.

The role offers part-time, flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays. A valid driver's license with the ability to drive an automatic car is required, and an enhanced DBS check will be completed.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for supporting others.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to drive an automatic car.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities and provide emotional support.
• Support two gentlemen with differing needs, including mobility assistance and navigating home transfers.
• Help them access the community and participate in social events.

Skills

Driver (automatic car)

Communication skills

Flexibility with shifts

Empathy

Genuine passion for helping others

Job description

Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in Rawtenstall.

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.

We are currently looking for caring and compassionate support workers to support 2 gentlemen that live in Rawtenstall, both Gents have different levels of support needs. but do like to spend time with each other and do access the community frequently to take part in different social events.

in terms of support needs 1 gentleman has enduring mobility needs that will require staff to support him with hoisting and transfers around his home.

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.
• This role requires you to be a driver and be able to drive an automatic car.

Contract options:

• Part-time: flexible hours based on availability

All our services are 24hr care. We prepare the rotas at least 6 weeks in advance so you can still plan your personal and social life!

There is also a sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment.

*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 the Black and Asian communities to apply for the role as they are under-represented within the workforce.

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 offers 24 days of paid holiday (excluding 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 and below link with all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team.

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 E veryone, 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.