Temporary Support Worker - Loughborough (MD) - Maternity Leave

Mencap; Burton on the Wolds; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in the Loughborough area seeks a Full-Time Support Worker to cover Maternity Leave. You will provide vital personal care and support to clients, helping them live more independently and engaging with their community. The role offers varied shifts and an excellent benefits package, including increasing annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Increasing annual leave up to 27 days

Service-related sick pay

Pension contributions

Life cover for beneficiaries

Discounts at high street shops

Employee assistance program

Access to training and development programs

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care and support.
• Ability to promote independence in clients.
• Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care tasks.
• Help manage budgets and household tasks.
• Support clients in accessing community activities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Relationship building

Personal care

Supporting independence

Community inclusion

Job description

We have an excellent opportunity for a Full-Time Support Worker to work in the Loughborough area to cover Maternity Leave (9-12 months). Our shift patterns are a mixture of morning and afternoons, including working two weekends a month. Shift times: 07:00 - 14:30, 14:00 - 21:00 and 08:00 - 15:30. As a Support Worker you will be expected to provide an outstanding level of support that will enormously contribute to the people we support, living a more comfortable, dignified, 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 - budget management, paying bills, housework, organising appointments and cooking delicious healthy meals.
• Excellent communication skills/relationship building - supporting the person 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.
• 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.