*Due to the nature of this service, we are looking for female only applicants. This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.
Are you someone who loves helping others, enjoys being out and about, and wants a job that’s both rewarding and fun? At Mencap, we’re looking for Support Workers to join our friendly, passionate team in Bury St Edmunds.
Whether you’re experienced or just starting out, we will give you the training and support to thrive.
About the role
You will be supporting people with a range of needs to live happy, independent lives. Your role might include attending local day centres with the people we support, trips out to the seaside and shopping, theatre and cinema visits, meals out, and the occasional weekend away. Each day brings something new – full of fresh challenges, meaningful moments, and the chance to make a real impact on the lives of the people we support.
In this rewarding role, you will also provide personalised support based on each individual’s needs, including personal care, manual handling, administering medication, and specialist areas like Speech and Language Therapy.
Please see attached Job Description.
Shifts & Hours:
* We have full-time and part-time positions available, so we can be flexible with what hours you are looking for.
* Shifts can vary between 7am-10pm, and weekend work is required, so flexibility is essential.
* Sleep-in shifts are also a requirement at this service, offering a flat rate of £63.70.
*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
*Job ID: 33931
Note:
This position does not meet the minimum salary requirements for a Health and Care visa under the UK Skilled Worker route, as set by the Home Office. Therefore, although Mencap is a licensed sponsor, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK.
We offer an impressive range of benefits, including 24 days of paid holiday (excluding bank holidays, pro-rata), discounts at high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and more.
For more details, please see the attached document outlining all the benefits available to our team.
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 learning disabilities, their families, and carers, fighting for a kinder, fairer, and more inclusive society.
At Mencap, everyone works with people with learning disabilities, either providing support or advice, or as colleagues.
Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.
* Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organization.
* 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, including groups for Black and Asian people, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with long-term health conditions, women, parents, and carers.
We encourage everyone to apply and offer various contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience; your personality and values are what matter. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role.
£12.21 per hour + excellent Mencap benefits
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