Support Worker - Tamworth

Mencap; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Mencap is looking for dedicated Support Workers in Tamworth to join their team. The role involves assisting individuals with learning disabilities in daily living and promoting their independence through community engagement. This position offers part-time work with a variety of shift patterns and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Annual leave increases with long service

Service-related sick pay

Pension contributions via NEST Scheme

Death in service life cover

Loans for debt consolidation, bikes, and more

Discounts at high street shops and more

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills required.
• Experience in supporting individuals with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with personal care and daily living activities.
• Support clients in community engagement and social inclusion.
• Help manage budgets, pay bills, and organize appointments.

Skills

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Independence Support

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We are currently looking to expand our team of dedicated support workers based in Tamworth.

Job Advert

We are currently looking to expand our team of dedicated support workers based in Tamworth.

We are looking for someone to join us on a permanent, part-time basis (30 hours a week). Shifts will be spread across mornings, afternoons, evenings, sleep-ins, weekends, and bank holidays.

Are you looking for your next exciting job opportunity?

The individuals you will be supporting love to be out and about in the community, taking part in hobbies they enjoy. They enjoy activities such as eating out, going to the cinema, shopping, and attending discos – who doesn’t love a boogie?

General shift patterns are 7am - 4pm, 4pm - 10pm.

What does a Support Worker do?

At our service in Tamworth, you will be supporting a unique group of 8 people who have a learning disability and complex needs.

As a Support Worker, you will be expected to provide an outstanding level of support that will contribute enormously to the people we support, helping them live a more comfortable, dignified, and happy life.

• Personal care - helping people to get ready for the day and assisting with bathing, showering, and using the bathroom.
• Supporting people to live independently – managing budgets, paying bills, housework, organizing appointments, and cooking healthy meals.
• Excellent communication skills and relationship building – supporting individuals to understand the world around them and promoting positive relationships.
• Community & Social Inclusion – supporting individuals to access and participate in local community and social events to promote life skills and individuality.

We provide 24-hour support to a gentleman with a learning disability and autism, in a supported living service, to help him live independently in his own home.

Have you thought about working for Mencap?

Mencap is a leader in providing excellent support to people with learning disabilities. Our vision is a world where people with learning disabilities are valued equally, listened to, and included.

Everyone wants purposeful work — to do something meaningful. Everything we do at Mencap keeps the people we support at the center of our efforts. To learn more about what life as a Support Worker is like, please click here to watch a short video.

With us, it’s never ‘just a job’. In return for your hard work and passion, you can gain valuable work experience, access excellent benefits, and enjoy our competitive pay. Click here to find out more about our Mencap benefits.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities. To learn more about the scheme, please visit the directgov website.

At Mencap, we value diversity and inclusion and plan for the success of all colleagues. We welcome applications from everyone. Join us and be part of Mencap!

No two days are ever the same. Sometimes challenging, always positive. Click apply now to be considered!

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

Benefits

As well as making a positive difference, you will receive fair pay and access to a wide range of rewards:

• 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Annual leave increases with long service, up to 27 days, plus the option to buy up to 10 additional days via our HolidayPlus scheme
• Service-related sick pay after 6 months
• Pension contributions into NEST Scheme via salary sacrifice, with NI savings
• Death in service life cover for nominated beneficiaries
• Loans for debt consolidation, bikes, computers, and phones after 6 months
• Interest-free season ticket loans
• Discounts and cashback at high street shops, supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, parks, holidays, and more via Mencap Extras