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Support Worker - Bury St Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds
Support Worker role at Mencap in Bury St Edmunds. We offer full-time (37.5 hours/week) and part-time (20 hours/week) positions. Rotas are prepared at least 4 weeks in advance, allowing you to plan your personal and social life.
No experience is necessary; a positive attitude and willingness to support people with learning disabilities are key. We provide comprehensive training to help you succeed.
About our services
The role is dynamic, involving supporting individuals in social activities like outings, dining, theatre, shopping, and visiting family. It also includes domestic tasks such as cleaning, laundry, gardening, and supporting with health and safety, mobility, personal care, and medication management. We work creatively to support individuals in making their own choices and living fulfilling lives.
Why work for Mencap?
Mencap is a leader in supporting people with learning disabilities, aiming for a world where they are valued, listened to, and included. Our work is meaningful, centered on the people we support. Watch our short video to learn more about being a Support Worker and discover our benefits, including competitive pay, holiday entitlement, pension, discounts, training, and development opportunities.
We welcome applicants with disabilities and are a Disability Confident Leader. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.
Benefits
* 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Holiday entitlement increases with long service, up to 27 days plus additional days via HolidayPlus
* Service-related sick pay after 6 months
* Pension contributions with NI savings
* Death in service cover
* Loans for various needs after 6 months
* Interest-free season ticket loans
* Discounts at high street shops and more via Mencap Extras
* Option to purchase a health cash plan
* 24/7 employee assistance program
* Recognition schemes including quarterly awards and milestone recognition
* Access to training and development
*T&C's apply based on contract
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