Support Worker - Skegness

Royal Mencap Society; Skegness; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Support Worker in Skegness, making a positive impact on individuals with learning disabilities. This role requires compassion, communication skills, and flexibility to work various shifts. Enjoy benefits like 24 days annual leave and ongoing training.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting others.
• Driver's license required.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities and provide emotional support.
• Work with a diverse group with various needs.
• Participate in 24-hour care shift patterns.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Flexibility

Job description

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking a passionate Support Worker to join our team in Skegness, Lincolnshire.

As a Support Worker, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. You will work 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.

This role requires you to be a driver.

Contract options:

• Full-time: 37.5 hrs

Shift times:

• All our services are 24-hour care. We prepare the rotas at least 4 weeks in advance so you can plan your personal and social life!
• Shifts include weekdays, weekends, sleep-ins, and bank holidays. For sleep-ins, you will receive a flat rate payment of £63.70.

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

Job ID: 33957

We are an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organization and encourage disabled applicants and those from Black and Asian communities to apply, as they are under-represented within our workforce.

Benefits include:

• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) + 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, advocating for a kinder, fairer, and more inclusive society.

Everyone at Mencap works with people with learning disabilities, either providing support, advice, or as colleagues.

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

Our principles:

• Everyone is expected to treat people well and promote inclusion.
• Every day is an opportunity to grow and learn, making mistakes and learning from them.
• Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.

We have Belonging network groups for colleagues who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long-term health condition, women, parents, carers, and allies.

We encourage everyone to apply. We offer various contract types and working patterns. Experience is not mandatory; your personality and values are what matter. We will train and develop you to succeed.

Salary: £23,810 per annum, pro-rata + benefits.