Support Care Worker - Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 £12.60 PER HOUR ENHANCEMENTS We are looking for a Support Worker to join our Service based in Hexham, Northumberland, NE46, on a permanent, part-time, or full-time basis. Shifts will be spread across mornings, afternoons, evenings, sleep-ins, weekends, and bank holidays. You will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £61.20 for any sleep-in shifts carried out. The payment for sleep-ins is non-contractual. We can be flexible with the number of hours offered and will consider applications from all interested candidates. What does a Support Worker do? - Support Care Worker - Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 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: Supporting people to live independently budget management, paying bills, housework, organising appointments and cooking delicious healthy meals. Excellent communication skills and Relationship building supporting the people we support to understand the world around them and promoting positive relationships. 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. Have you thought about working for Mencap? Mencap is a leader in providing excellent support to people with a learning disability. Our vision is a world where people with a learning disability are valued equally, listened to and included. With us, its never just a job. In return for your hard work and passion you can find real and meaningful work experience, access to some excellent benefits alongside our competitive pay. At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace and we intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do. We welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us. Together we are Mencap! HIGEN