Here at Heart of England Mencap we enable people with learning disabilities to lead fulfilling lives allowing them to thrive and do, be and feel their best! We know that we can only achieve this by hiring the best staff who share our values.
Do you want a rewarding career in care where you can really make a difference everyday?
Due to organisational growth, we are looking for a Support Worker who shares our vision to join an enthusiastic team at our Complex Needs Day Service in Stratford Upon Avon. You may need to travel to our others services from time to time to support absence.
The role is for 21 hours a week on a Monday, Tuesday & Friday with hours varying between 9am - 4pm & 9 am - 5pm.There may be opportunity to work a longer day and some Saturdays. You will support customers on a 1:1, 2:1 or 3:1 basis to access the community and to participate in activities they enjoy this could include; swimming, gym, working at a farm, tennis and riding accessible bikes. In the centre you will support customers in a variety of sessions which may be; cooking, music, art, sensory story telling as well supporting with daily needs which will include assisting with personal care, eating and drinking and postural care. Yiu must be enthusiastic and motivated to join in with the activities with our customers.
It is essential you attending training days at our head office is Stratford upon Avon.
We have an extensive training programme in place to ensure that staff are supported to feel confident within their role. But most of all, we offer fun and laughter throughout the day as well as being part of a fantastic and supportive team!
Some of our customers can display distressed behaviour but a full shadowing induction is given and training is provided.
Some previous care experience is preferred however full training will be provided - after all, good care comes from the
HEART .
Alongside being part of something amazing, our employee benefits include:
Extensive training and development - we will support with health and social care diplomas together with the care certificate
25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
Access to 24 hour Employee Assistance Scheme and trained mental health first aiders
Discount card for high street and online retailers
Employee 'Refer a Friend' scheme
Long service awards
Sick pay
Staff recognition awards
Life assurance scheme
Work mobile
Free on site parking
Good local transport links
Mileage rates
Enhanced rates for Bank holiday and certain shifts
Company pension
Life Assurance
If you want to really make a difference every day and share our values:
Honest Effective Aspirational Respectful Trustworthy
why not apply today!
We are currently not able to provide Employee Sponsorship