Overview
Job Advert: Mencap is seeking compassionate Support Workers to join our team in Plymouth. You will work with a diverse group of individuals with learning disabilities and help with daily activities and emotional support to make a real difference in their lives.
Responsibilities
* Support individuals with learning disabilities in daily activities and routines.
* Provide emotional support and build meaningful relationships.
* Collaborate with the team to create person-centred plans and ensure wellbeing and safety.
What were 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.
Contract options
* Full-time: 30 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
There is also a sleep-in available where you will get paid £12.21 per hour
*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
Job ID: 34445
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
* 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 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. It’s 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. We’re 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 you’re applying for.
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