Support Worker - Frome Supported Living

Support Worker - Frome Supported Living

Join us at Mencap, to be part of a team that is dedicated to enhancing people’s lives.

You will do everything from supporting people with their daily living tasks with things like finances, administering medicines, cooking and supporting them to live the lives they want to live.  The people we support enjoy accessing their community to participate in their favourite activities, including: shopping, going to the gym, swimming and watching a movie at the local cinema. You will work in a team focused on delivering the absolute best care and support, where everyone understands exactly what needs to happen to get the best results – this is where the magic really happens.

Be a reliable presence during evening and weekends, engaging individuals in meaningful activities and helping them maintain routines. Sleep in support is also required, ensuring the safety and comfort of individuals while they sleep.

What Mencap offers

Mencap offers flexible hours, annual leave buying options and fantastic benefits through Mencap Extras in addition to full training, development opportunities to help you excel in your role. Alongside the job satisfaction of making a positive impact to people with a learning disability in Frome.

Chose Mencap to help shape a brighter, inclusive future for individuals with a leaning disability.

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)
• 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. Find out more here https://vimeo.com/272326041/ac6fdbd7b9
• 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

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.