Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in Derry/Londonderry. (DRIVER REQUIRED)
Please Note: Whilst Mencap is a licenced sponsor, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this vacancy at present due to a high volume of internal staff going through the sponsorship process.
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:
- Someone who is caring and patient and has 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.
- Supporting people with their finances (paying bills, doing shopping etc.)
- You will actively be reducing social isolation by supporting to social groups & activities.
- Supporting with 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 to use the bathroom.
- Using Positive Behaviour Support Strategies to help improve people’s quality of life.
This role requires you to be a driver with a full clean driving licence.
Contract options:
- 2 x Full-time various hours contract as part of a 4-week rolling rota
- 2 x Full-time waken night contracts
Shift times:
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!
*All roles are subject to an enhanced disclosure check (Access NI Code of Practice and Policy on Rehabilitation of offenders available on request), and registration with NISCC and suitable references.
*Job ID: 32919