Support Worker - South Shields

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

Job summary

A leading support organization in South Shields seeks dedicated Support Workers. You will assist individuals with learning disabilities in daily activities, emotional support, and community engagement. This role requires flexibility in working various shifts and fosters a positive environment that emphasizes inclusion and growth. Training will be provided. Competitive salary of £24,570 per annum, pro-rata plus excellent benefits.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for supporting others.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Flexibility to work various shifts.
• Positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities and provide emotional support.
• Support with medication and other daily tasks.
• Encourage participation in community activities.

Skills

Compassion

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility

Empathy

Job description

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

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.

The PWS is a gentleman in his fifties with a learning disability and autism. He lives in his own bungalow and he is able to do his own personal care with verbal prompts. He requires support with medication and other daily tasks around his bungalow. He enjoys watching different TV programmes and watching DVD's. In the community he accesses different activities during the week including; the gym, going for walks and accessing a local hub. He enjoys visits from family throughout the week and also visiting them.

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

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
• Sleep-in available with an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70.

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

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 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 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.

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

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.

Benefits include: 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time), ongoing training and development opportunities, and a supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.