Support Worker - Street, Somerset

Royal Mencap Society; Street; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Discounts

Paid holiday

Job summary

Royal Mencap Society in Street, Somerset, is seeking compassionate Support Workers to join our caring team. You will help individuals with learning disabilities with daily activities and emotional support, enabling them to live more independently.

The role requires a driver, flexibility across shifts (days/evenings/weekends/holidays), and a DBS check. We offer a supportive environment with DBS and references, benefits, and opportunities to grow.

Qualifications

• A driver is required.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends and holidays with flexible shifts.
• DBS check and suitable references required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities and personal support for individuals with learning disabilities.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to service users.
• Support individuals to participate in activities and maintain independence.
• Contribute to a safe and caring living environment across 24-hour care services.

Skills

Driver

Communication

Empathy

Flexibility

Job description

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

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.

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
• 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
• Sleep-ins: 22:00-07:00

There is also a sleep-in availablewhere you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of£64.20.

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

Important information for applicants: please note, this position is not suitable for anyone who is looking to obtain sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa or currently holds a Skilled Worker Visa and is looking to switch sponsorship to a new employer. This role does not meet the minimum salary threshold required to be sponsored as set by the UKVI.

Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated. Our benefits package offers 24 days of paid holiday (excluding bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high‑street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest‑free loans, and many more exciting offerings. For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document and below link with all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!

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.

Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.

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