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🌟 Join Our Team as a Support Worker – Make a Real Difference in Derry/Londonderry! 🌟
📍 Location: Derry/Londonderry
🕒 Contract Types: Part-time (various hours and shifts available)
💷 Sponsorship: Unfortunately, this role does not meet the salary threshold for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.
Are you a compassionate, patient, and dedicated individual with a passion for helping others? Mencap is looking for enthusiastic Support Workers to join our amazing team in Derry/Londonderry, where your role will have a lasting impact on the lives of people with learning disabilities.
🌈 What You’ll Do:
1. Support people with learning disabilities in their daily lives and routines
2. Assist with personal care and medication, including bathing and dressing
3. Help with finances and everyday tasks like shopping and bill payments
4. Encourage independence and social inclusion by supporting community activities and groups
5. Use Positive Behaviour Support strategies to enhance quality of life
6. Build trusting, meaningful relationships based on empathy and respect
💡 What We’re Looking For:
7. A genuine passion for supporting others
8. Excellent communication skills
9. Flexibility to work a range of shifts including evenings, weekends, and overnight
10. A positive, patient, and empathetic attitude
11. Willingness to register with NISCC and undergo an enhanced Access NI check
📅 Contract & Shift Details:
12. Cityside: 1 x 24-hour part-time contract
13. Waterside: 1 x 23-hour flexible contract, and 1 x 23-hour waking night contract
Shifts:
14. Day Shifts: 7:00am – 11:00pm
15. Night Shifts: 9:00pm – 9:00am
(Rota prepared 4+ weeks in advance to support your work/life balance)
❤️ Why Join Mencap?
16. Be part of a passionate, inclusive, and supportive team
17. Help change lives every day through meaningful work
18. Receive comprehensive training and ongoing development
19. Make a real impact in your local community
📌 Note: While Mencap is a licensed sponsor, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role due to current Home Office salary thresholds for Skilled Worker visas.
🔗 Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply now and start your journey with Mencap today!
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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.