Support Worker - Richmond

Royal Mencap Society; Richmond; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Mencap recherche des Support Workers passionnés à Richmond pour aider des adultes ayant des handicaps d'apprentissage. Vous jouerez un rôle essentiel en offrant un soutien émotionnel et en facilitant des activités quotidiennes enrichissantes. Ce poste inclut des heures flexibles, un environnement inclusif et des opportunités de formation continue.

Benefits

24 jours de congés annuels + jours fériés (pro-rata pour temps partiel)

Formation continue et opportunités de développement

Environnement de travail inclusif et soutenu

Rémunération pour sommeil

Qualifications

• Passion pour soutenir les autres.
• Excellentes compétences en communication.
• Flexibilité et capacité à travailler des horaires variés.
• Attitude positive envers les personnes avec un handicap d'apprentissage.

Responsibilities

• Assister les individus avec des activités quotidiennes.
• Fournir un soutien émotionnel.
• Participer à des activités sociales et de loisirs.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Flexibility

Empathy

Job description

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

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 support adults who have a learning disability and live in our 3 supported living services across Catterick and Richmond. We are looking to grow our lively, inclusive, knowledgeable and exceptionally friendly staff team! A driver would be preferable however we are happy to look at all applications.

We support both females and males, who all live independent, fun and active lifestyles. Our services are busy environments, from going to day centres, supporting with leisure activities including cinema, seeing friends, gardening, socialising, and they need your support with this.

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

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 AND
• Sleep-ins: 22:00-07:00

There is also a sleep-in available where you willreceive an enhanced flat rate payment of£63.70.

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

Job ID: 33927

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) + a variety of benefits including pension .

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 carer’s . 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.

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