Support Worker - Carlton

Royal Mencap Society; Minnesota; On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days paid holiday (pro rata)

Discounts at leading retailers

Health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Job summary

Mencap is hiring Support Workers and Relief Support Workers for roles in Carlton, Nottingham. You will help individuals with learning disabilities with daily activities and emotional support, building strong, respectful relationships within a warm, inclusive team.

Roles offer flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, with sleep-in options. An enhanced DBS check and references are required, and a comprehensive benefits package accompanies salary and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for supporting others.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• DBS check and suitable references may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities for individuals with learning disabilities.
• Provide emotional and social support to service users.
• Build meaningful relationships with participants and carers.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and supportive home environment.

Skills

Passion for supporting others

Excellent communication

Shifts flexibility

Empathetic attitude

Job description

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers and Relief Support Workers to join our incredible team in Carlton, Nottingham

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 a diverse group of people, each with their own unique abilities and needs.

From assisting with daily activities to providing emotional support, you’ll play a vital role in their life.

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.

Contract options:

• Part-time : flexible hours based on availability
• Relief: Flexible working with no set hours/shifts

(Mixed Contracts)

All our services are 24hr care. We prepare the rotas at least 4 weeks in advance so you can still plan your personal and social life!

• Days: Between 07:00-22:30
• Sleep-ins: 22:30-07:00

There is also a sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of£64.20

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

We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation and we particularly welcome and encourage disabled applicants and those from the Black and Asian communities to apply for the role as they are under-represented within the workforce.

- Post is not eligible for a person on a student visa or a visa that is limited to 20hours per week due to the sleep in requirement.

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 and below link with all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team

Flexibility to work the hours you choose

Annual leave entitlement based on hours accrued

Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.

A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.

For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document and below link with all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!

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 E veryone, Every day, Everywhere .

Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.

• Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes.

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

We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies. We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.

£12.85 per hour + Excellent Mencap Benefits

£12.85 per hour + Excellent Mencap Benefits

£24,785 per annum, pro-rata + excellent benefits