We are looking for someone to join our Team to work 36 hours - waking nights.
We assist people to access leisure opportunities as well as doing things like their shopping and going to health appointments. As you will be supporting people out in the community, you will need to have a full driving licence as you will need to drive the person you supports vehicle. You will also need to have your own car with cover for business use.
Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something really meaningful. Everything we do at Mencap keeps the people we support at the centre of what we do. With us, it’s never ‘just a job’. In return for your hard work and passion you can find real and meaningful work experience, access to some amazing benefits alongside our competitive pay.
At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace and we intentionally 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!
What does a Support Worker do?
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, liberated and happy life.
· Supporting people to live independently – budget management, paying bills, house work, 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.
· Personal care – Mainly prompting, to help people to get ready for the day and assisting with bathing, showering and using the bathroom.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles with us. To find out more about the scheme please visit the direct gov website.
If you have any queries please email [email protected]
Vacancy ID: 32722
*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.