Part time Support Worker - Irthlingborough
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We are looking for the right person to join the small team at our Service in Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire on a permanent, part time basis.
Job Advert
We are looking for the right person to join the small team at our Service in Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire on a permanent, part time basis.
Due to the nature of the service you MUST hold a full driving licence.
Shifts will be spread across mornings, afternoons, evenings and sleep ins, weekends and bank holidays.
It is a lone working service and sleep ins are required - You must be a driver and able to work to a rota
What does a Support Worker do?
Responsibilities
As a Support Worker you will be expected to provide an outstanding level of support that will help to ensure the people we support live a more comfortable, dignified, liberated and happy life. You will have excellent communication skills and be a naturally caring and patient personality. Typical responsibilities may include:
* Excellent communication skills and Relationship building Being able to communicate with people in different ways is an important part of your role.
* Supporting people to live independently budget management, paying bills, housework, organising appointments and cooking delicious healthy meals.
* Community & Social Inclusion - supporting individuals to access and participate in their local community and social events to promote life skills and individuality.
* 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 using the bathroom. Not all Support Worker roles include high levels of personal care.
* All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
JOB ID: 33567
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
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. Its 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. Were 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 youre applying for.
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