Support Worker Thetford

Royal Mencap Society; Tetford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days paid holiday

Discounts at leading retailers

Access to health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Job summary

A leading charity for people with learning disabilities is seeking Support Workers in Tetford. In this role, you will provide personalized support including personal care and assistance with daily activities. Flexibility is essential as you'll work both day and waking night shifts. The organization values its employees and offers benefits including 24 days of paid holiday and various perks. The ideal candidate will have compassion and a person-centered approach to support those in need.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care and support to individuals.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including waking nights.
• Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized support based on individual needs.
• Assist with personal care and daily routines.
• Participate in activities and help manage challenging behaviors.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and engaging environment for people we support.

Skills

Compassionate support

Flexible working hours

Experience with personal care

Understanding of challenging behaviors

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Do you thrive in a supportive, person-centred environment? We’re looking for dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to join our team in Thetford, working across both residential and supported living services.

In this rewarding role, you’ll provide personalised support based on each individual’s needs, including personal care, manual handling, and specialist areas like PEG feeding and epilepsy. You’ll assist with daily routines, join in on activities, and use a person-centred, Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approach to help manage behaviours that may be challenging.

The people we support love getting out and about, and you’ll be part of making those moments happen. There are various activities that they enjoy, this may include arts & crafts, trips to the cinema and shopping, visits to leisure centres and sensory spaces, and even the occasional weekend away including a trip to the seaside. Each day brings something new – full of fresh challenges, meaningful moments, and the chance to make a real impact to the lives of the people we support.

Please see attached full Job Description for more information.

Shifts & Hours

• We have full time, part-time and relief roles available, so we can be flexible with what hours you are looking for
• We are looking for both day and waking night staff, day shifts can vary between 7am-10pm and waking nights start from 9pm/10pm - 7am so flexibility is essential

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

* Equality Act 2010 in the UK

*Job ID: 35585

Please note: This position does not meet the minimum salary requirements for a Health and Care visa under the UK Skilled Worker route, as set by the Home Office. Therefore, although Mencap is a licensed sponsor, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are not able to support new visa applications or sponsorship requests for this vacancy.

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 outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!

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