Support Worker Thetford

Mencap; Tetford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Support Worker in Thetford, providing essential care to individuals in supported living and residential services. In this varied role, you will promote independence and wellbeing through personal support, help with daily activities, and engage in enjoyable outings. Flexible part-time hours available, with ongoing training and a supportive environment that values your contributions.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience with PEG feeding and epilepsy is preferred.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviours using positive support approaches.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and manual handling support.
• Support individuals in daily routines and on activities they enjoy.
• Accompany individuals on trips and activities.

Skills

Personal care

Manual handling

Positive Behaviour Support

Flexibility

Job description

We are looking for caring and committed Support Workers in Thetford to join our team, supporting males and females across both supported living and residential services.

This is a rewarding and varied role where you’ll support individuals with a range of needs. From personal care and manual handling to getting involved in the activities they love, you’ll play a key role in promoting independence, wellbeing, and choice.

What’s Involved:

• Personal care and manual handling support
• Working with people with different needs such as PEG feeding and epilepsy
• Supporting with daily routines
• Accompanying individuals on trips and activities they enjoy
• Supporting individuals in managing behaviours that may be challenging, using person-centred and positive support (PBS) approach

Activities May Include:

• Cinema and shopping trips
• Visits to leisure centres, gyms, and sensory spaces

Shifts & Hours:

• Flexible working with part-time roles available
• A variety of shifts, including weekends and waking nights
• Shift patterns vary and flexibility is essential

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

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Job Advert

We are looking for caring and committed Support Workers in Thetford to join our team, supporting males and females across both supported living and residential services.

This is a rewarding and varied role where you’ll support individuals with a range of needs. From personal care and manual handling to getting involved in the activities they love, you’ll play a key role in promoting independence, wellbeing, and choice.

What’s Involved:

• Personal care and manual handling support
• Working with people with different needs such as PEG feeding and epilepsy
• Supporting with daily routines
• Accompanying individuals on trips and activities they enjoy
• Supporting individuals in managing behaviours that may be challenging, using person-centred and positive support (PBS) approach

Activities May Include:

• Cinema and shopping trips
• Visits to leisure centres, gyms, and sensory spaces
• Occasional weekends away

Shifts & Hours:

• Flexible working with part-time roles available
• A variety of shifts, including weekends and waking nights
• Shift patterns vary and flexibility is essential

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

*Benefits:

• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) + a variety of benefits including pension and holiday buying options.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.

*T&C's apply based on contract