Overview
Join Mencap as a Support Worker in Trowbridge on a full-time or part-time permanent basis (drivers required). We operate a registered care home for five men with learning disabilities, providing a caring environment where each person has their own abilities and needs. You will support them to live the life they choose.
Responsibilities
* Provide compassionate support to individuals with learning disabilities.
* Build meaningful relationships through excellent communication.
* Be flexible to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
* Maintain a positive and empathetic attitude toward residents.
* Help reduce social isolation and increase independence and confidence.
* Enable individuals to access local communities fully.
Contract options
* Part time: 30 hours
* Full-time: 37.5 hours
Shift times
We provide 24-hour care and set rotas at least four weeks in advance to help you plan your personal and social life. Shifts include:
* Days and weekends: 8:00–18:00, 15:00–20:00, 11:00–18:00, 07:00–18:00, 12:00–22:00
* Sleep-ins: 14:00–14:30 next day
* There is an enhanced sleep-in payment of £63.70 for eligible shifts
Requirements: Full UK Driving Licence.
Other requirements
* All roles require an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
Benefits
* 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) and pension benefits.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities.
* A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.
About Mencap
Be part of a team that believes in equality, diversity, and inclusion. Mencap envisions the UK as the best place in the world for people with learning disabilities, and we aim to empower them to break down barriers.
If you’re ready to embark on a rewarding career that makes a difference, apply now!
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