Support Worker - Salisbury

Royal Mencap Society; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Royal Mencap Society as a Support Worker in Salisbury, where you will make a difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. This role offers both full-time and part-time options, with flexible shifts and excellent benefits, including training and development opportunities.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting others.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Positive and empathetic attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with learning disabilities to live fulfilling lives.
• Help reduce social isolation and increase independence.
• Enable access to local communities.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Empathy

Flexibility

Job description

£24,570 per annum, pro-rata + excellent benefits

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking a passionate Support Worker to join our incredible team in Salisbury. This is a permanent, full-time or part-time position.

We have a registered care home where five ladies with learning disabilities live and enjoy fulfilling lives.

As a Female Support Worker, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of these individuals. Each person has unique abilities and needs, and you will support 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.
• The ability to reduce social isolation for people with learning disabilities.
• The ability to increase independence and confidence among individuals with learning disabilities.
• Enabling individuals with learning disabilities to fully access their local communities.

Contract options:

• Full-time (37.5 hours)
• Part-time (20 hours)

All our services operate 24-hour care. We prepare rotas at least four weeks in advance, allowing you to plan your personal and social life.

• Shift options include days and weekends: 8-6pm, 3pm-8pm, 11am-6pm, 7am-6pm, 12noon-10pm.
• For sleep-in shifts, an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70 applies.

*An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate (paid for by Mencap, T&Cs apply).

*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.

• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) plus benefits including pension and holiday buying options.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• 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 learning disabilities to live happy and healthy lives.
We support people with learning disabilities, their families, and carers. We advocate for a kinder, fairer, and more inclusive society.

At Mencap, everyone works with people with learning disabilities, either providing support, advice, or as colleagues.

Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.

We expect everyone to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organization.
We believe in growth and learning, and that making mistakes is part of development.
We aim for all to feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.

We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues, including groups for Black and Asian colleagues, LGBTQIA+ community, disabled individuals, women, parents, carers, and allies.

We encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap. We offer various contract types and working patterns. Experience is not mandatory; your personality and values are what matter. We will provide training and development to help you succeed in your role.