Department:
Personal Support
Opportunity Type:
Paid
Town/City:
Derry/Londonderry
Salary Details:
£12.00 per hour + excellent benefits
27 Dec 2024
Vacancy Type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
37.5

Job Advert

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!

  •  Days: 9.00am – 9.00pm
  *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

Benefits

Why join Mencap?

·      24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) + a variety of benefits including pension and holiday buying options.

·      Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.

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

About Mencap

Join us at Mencap and be part of a team that believes in equality, diversity, and inclusion. Together, we can create a brighter future for individuals with learning disabilities and empower them to break down any barriers they may face.

Mencap vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with learning disabilities.

If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career that truly makes a difference, apply now!

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