Support Worker - Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire

Royal Mencap Society; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is looking for passionate Support Workers to join their team in Massachusetts. In this role, you will help individuals with learning disabilities live independently while providing care and support. This position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives, with benefits including generous leave, ongoing training, and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Supportive, inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting others.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to live independently through budgeting and daily activities.
• Promote social inclusion by assisting with community engagement.
• Provide personal care as required, including medication prompting.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Empathy

Job description

Support Worker - Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire

• Support Worker - Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire

Job Advert

This role requires you to be a driver, and hold a full UK driving licence.

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our Supported Living team in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire.

At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace and plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do. We welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us. Together we are Mencap!

As a Support Worker, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. You will work with a diverse group of people, each with their own unique abilities and needs.

This includes:

• Supporting people to live independently – budget management, paying bills, housework, organising appointments, and cooking 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.

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.

Our services operate 24 hours a day. We prepare rotas at least 4 weeks in advance, allowing you to plan your personal and social life!

There is also an sleep-in option available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70.

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

Job ID: 33639

Benefits include 24 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time), pension, holiday buying options, ongoing training and development, and a supportive, inclusive work environment.

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 support people with learning disabilities, their families, and carers. We advocate for a kinder, fairer, and more inclusive society.

Everyone at Mencap works with people with learning disabilities, whether providing support, advice, or working as colleagues.

Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere. We promote respectful, valued, and safe environments where everyone can be themselves.

We have Belonging network groups that meet online, open to all colleagues, including groups for Black and Asian colleagues, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with long-term health conditions, women, parents, and carers.

We encourage everyone to apply. We offer various contract types and working patterns. We value your personality and values over specific experience. We will provide training and development to help you succeed in your role.