Overview
Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our team in Lowestoft. We have two permanent positions available (30 hours). 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, you'll play a vital role in their life.
Responsibilities
* Support four people with PMLD/complex needs.
* May involve sleep-ins and wake nights.
* Driver is preferred but not essential.
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, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
* A positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.
Contract options & shifts
* Part-time: 30 hrs
* Part-time: flexible hours based on availability
Shift times: All our services are 24hr care. We prepare rotas at least 4 weeks in advance so you can still plan your personal and social life!
* Days: Between 07:00-22:00
* Waking Nights: 22:00-07:00
There is also a sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70.
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'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. 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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