Support Worker - Warwickshire

Royal Mencap Society; Warwick; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for compassionate Support Workers who are eager to make a significant impact in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide essential support in community settings, helping individuals live independently and participate in their local communities. You will engage in meaningful tasks, from assisting with daily living activities to fostering positive relationships. Join a team that values diversity and inclusion, and contribute to creating a brighter future for those you support. If you are ready to embark on a fulfilling career that truly makes a difference, this position is for you!

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Pension contributions

Death in service life cover

Interest free season ticket loans

Discounts and cashback at high street shops

Health cash plan

Employee assistance program

Quarterly award scheme

Access to award winning training

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily tasks like budgeting and cooking.
• Assist with personal care and promote social inclusion.

Skills

Compassion

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Empathy

Job description

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

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 general day to day tasks, including helping to cook meals and managing finances, going out and about with the person you will be supporting.

This position is a Community care role where you will be providing support to the individuals in their own home, across the Leamington spa area in the CV34, CV32 & CV31 post code.

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.

What does a Support Worker do?

• Supporting people to live independently: budget management, paying bills, housework, organising appointments and cooking delicious healthy meals.
• Excellent communication skills and Relationship building: supporting the people we support to understand the world around them and promoting positive relationships.
• Community & Social Inclusion: supporting individuals to access and participate in their local community and social events to promote life skills and individuality.
• Personal care: helping people to get ready for the day. This may include prompting the people we support to take their medication and assisting with bathing, showering and using the bathroom. Not all Support Worker roles include high levels of personal care.

Contract options:

• Part-time: 30 - 35 hours

We prepare the rotas at least 4 weeks in advance so you can still plan your personal and social life!

• Days: Between 07:00am - 10:00pm
• 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.

Join us at Mencap and be part of a team that believes in equality, diversity, and inclusion. Together, we can create a brighter future for individuals with learning disabilities and empower them to break down any barriers they may face.

Mencap vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with learning disabilities.

If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career that truly makes a difference, apply now!

JOB ID: 32593

As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.

• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays increasing to 24 days
• Annual leave increases with long service up to 27 days per year plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme
• Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed
• Pension contributions into NEST Scheme on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings
• Death in service life cover for a nominated beneficiary under our life assurance scheme
• Loans for debt consolidation, bikes, computers and phones when you have been with us for 6 months
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Quarterly award scheme and recognition at every 5 years through our YouRock program
• Access to award winning training and development

*T&C's apply based on contract

About Mencap

At Mencap we work in partnership with people with a learning disability. We do this by providing high quality, flexible services that support people, including young adults, to live as independently as possible in their own homes and in the community.

Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist.

You’ll make new friends and feel inspired to reach your potential. We will ask a lot of you - but you’ll get back so much more. With us, it is never ‘just a job’.

In return for your hard work and passion, we can give you real meaning and purpose in your work.