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Driver Is Essential For This Role.
Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking a full time passionate Support Worker to join our incredible team based in Boston, Lincolnshire.
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Driver Is Essential For This Role.
Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking a full time passionate Support Worker to join our incredible team based in Boston, Lincolnshire.
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, youll play a vital role in their life.
Part of your role will be supporting individuals in the community. A driver is therefore essential.
You must also have experience of providing personal care.
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.
A positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.
Contract Options
Full-time:37.5 hrs (shifts will include weekdays, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins)
For sleep-ins you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70
* All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
Job ID: 34371
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.
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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