Support Workers

Mencap; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts at leading retailers

Health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Job summary

Mencap in St Neots is seeking caring and reliable Support Workers to help five individuals living independently in their own homes. Part-time (up to 25 hours) or relief roles include community outings, shopping, meal prep and daily tasks, with training provided.

Requirements include a valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle to support people in the community. Some shifts; weekend rota; enhanced DBS and references.

Qualifications

• Previous care experience welcome but not essential; full training provided.
• Compassionate and reliable approach to supporting people.
• Valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to five individuals living independently in their own homes.
• Assist with community access, tasks like shopping, meals, budgeting, cleaning and laundry.
• Assist with medication administration and light personal care when needed, preserving dignity.
• Support daily living activities and encourage participation in outings and appointments.

Skills

Caring

Enthusiastic

Reliable

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day? We are looking for caring, enthusiastic and reliable Support Workers to join our team in St Neots, supporting five individuals who live independently in their own homes. We are looking to recruit part time (up to 25 hours per week) or relief workers.

The people we support lead active lives, and you will be providing person-centred support to help them continue doing the things they enjoy. This includes accessing the local community, going for walks, completing weekly shops, enjoying lunch outings, attending appointments and volunteer placements. Part of the role will also be to support with everyday household tasks such as meal preparation, budgeting, cleaning and laundry.

Although the people we support are very independent, there may occasionally be a need to assist with administering medication and providing light personal care, always promoting dignity, choice and independence.

We are looking for someone who is compassionate, reliable and passionate about helping people live the lives they choose. Previous care experience is welcome but not essential, as full training will be provided.

A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential, as you will regularly be supporting people to access their community and attend appointments.

The usual working pattern is 9:00am to 5:00pm on Mondays, 8:00am to 1:30pm from Tuesday to Friday, and alternate weekends as part of the rota. Some flexibility may be required to meet the needs of the people we support.

If you're looking for a role where every day is different and you can make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you. Join Mencap and help people live happy, independent and fulfilling lives.

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.

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

Here at Mencap, we offer a range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated.

Our benefits package offers 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!

• discounts at leading high‑street retailers
• access to health cash plans
• interest‑free loans
• many more exciting offerings

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.