Overview
Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking a passionate Support Worker to join our team working across services in Marazion & Penzance.
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.
The service in Marazion supports 4 people in their own self-contained flats. Activities include bus/train journeys, shopping, gaming, cooking, paying bills, and daily living tasks while ensuring a supportive, enjoyable environment. The service in Penzance supports 1 man in his own home, who enjoys walks and collecting items related to his interests.
All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
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
* Part time - 20 hours
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!
There is also a sleep-in available.
Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees. Our benefits include 24 days of paid holiday (excluding bank holidays, pro rata), discounts at leading retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and more. See the attached document and below link for full details.
We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation and we particularly welcome and encourage disabled applicants and those from Black and Asian communities to apply for the role as they are under-represented within the workforce.
JOB ID: 34823
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, and work towards a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society. 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.
Belonging at Mencap
* 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 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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