Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking Support Workers to join our incredible team in Chelmsford.
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.
This is a four person Service where most of the gentlemen who live there are very independent and need little to moderate support around personal care or medication. You will be supporting them with daily tasks such as: cooking and cleaning, going out in the community to do their shopping or to take part in activities they wish to do, and travelling to and from appointments. There will be some moving and handling.
You will be working with a small team who have known the gentlemen for years and are therefore very experienced.
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.
Contract options:
Full time & part time: flexible hours based on availability.
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: Between 07:00 to 14.30, or 9 to 18.00 or 14.30 to 22:00
There is also a sleep-in available (22.00 to 07.00) where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £62.45.
*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
Job ID: 32952
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.