• Department:
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  • Position:
    Paid
  • Town/City:
    Street
  • Salary Details:
    £25,187 per annum pro rata plus excellent benefits
  • Hours Per Week:
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  • Advertising End Date:
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  • Internal Advertising End Date:
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  • Vacancy Type:
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  • Job Advert

  • Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in Street, Somerset.

    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:

    • 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.
    • This role requires you to be a driver.

     Contract options:

    • Full-time: 37.5 hrs
    • 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 07:00-22:00
    • Sleep-ins: 22:00-07:00
    There is also a sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £64.20
    *All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.

    Important information for applicants: please note, this position is not suitable for anyone who is looking to obtain sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa or currently holds a Skilled Worker Visa and is looking to switch sponsorship to a new employer. This role does not meet the minimum salary threshold required to be sponsored as set by the UKVI. 

  • Benefits

  • Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated. 
     
    Our benefits package offers 24 days of paid holiday (excluding bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings. 
     
    For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document and below link with all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!  

    https://jobs.mencap.org.uk/benefits.aspx  

      

    *T&C's apply based on contract 

  • 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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