Support Worker - St Leonards On Sea

Mencap; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in St Leonards is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to provide high-quality support to individuals with learning disabilities. This full-time role involves working 37.5 hours per week, with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for helping others. Benefits include a competitive salary and various perks.

Benefits

32 days paid holiday (including bank holidays)

Pension schemes

Discounts at leading high-street retailers

Health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, flexible support to individuals with learning disabilities.
• Help residents live as independently as possible.
• Support individuals in enjoying a fulfilling life.

Skills

Compassion

Communication skills

Flexibility in schedule

Empathy

Job description

Support Worker - St Leonards On Sea

Mencap

• St Leonards, East Sussex
• £23,810 per year
• Permanent
• Full-time
• 15 hours ago

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking a passionate Support Worker to join our team in St Leonards-on-Sea. We offer a permanent, full-time position, 37.5 hours per week, at a supported living service where 7 people share a house. The residents include 3 gentlemen and 4 ladies who enjoy living together and living life to the full. Your role will be to provide high-quality, flexible support to individuals with learning disabilities, helping them live as independently as possible and enjoy a fulfilling life.

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:

• Full-time: 37.5 hours per week.
• An optional sleep-in shift with an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70.

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

Job ID: 34498

Benefits

Our benefits package includes 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro-rata), pension schemes, discounts at leading high-street retailers, health cash plans, interest-free loans, and more. For details, please see the attached document outlining all the benefits available to our team.

About Mencap

Join us at Mencap and be part of a team that values equality, diversity, and inclusion. Together, we can create a brighter future for individuals with learning disabilities and empower them to overcome barriers.