Support Worker - Banbridge

Due to the expansion of our current services, we are calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in Banbridge, Northern Ireland.

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 will include support with medication and assisting with all aspects of personal care e.g.  Showering and to use the bathroom.
• Using Positive Behaviour Support Strategies to help improve people’s quality of life.

Contract options:

• Full-time: 37.5 hrs
• Part-time: Various hours available

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 07:45-22:30 AND
• Sleep-ins: 22:30-07:45

There is also a sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70.

"Please Note: Whilst Mencap is a licenced sponsor, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role, as it does not meet the current minimum salary requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship under Home Office guidelines"

Vacancy ID: 33721

*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.

·      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.

Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.

We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.

At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.

Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.

· Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.

· Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes

· Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.

We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.

We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.