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We are looking for a positive, compassionate, and caring Support Workers to join our team in Burgess Hill on a full time, permanent basis (37.5 hours per week)
The service
At this service 5 people who have Learning disabilities all share their home. Two individuals require support into the community, the other three people are fully independent but may sometimes need the same support at times. There are no personal care requirement for people. Everyone has a busy schedule and love to be out and about. they enjoy a variety of hobbies and interests.
As a Support Worker, flexibility is key for both yourself and for the service, you may be required to work a variety of different shifts throughout the week, including mornings, evenings, sleep ins and weekends. The best thing about flexibility It's a two-way street, while we may require that you work a variety of shifts, we also understand that you'll have your own commitments and we will try to factor this into our rotas.
We are looking for people with a 'can-do' attitude who are strongly motivated, outgoing, caring and have a calm demeanour when needed.
What we are 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:
Full time: 37.5 hours per week
Shift times: between 7am and 10pm
There is also a sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70.
All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
Job ID: 35021
Benefits
* Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as choice of pension schemes, discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings..
For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team
About Mencap
* Join us at Mencap and be part of a team that believes in equality, diversity, and inclusion. Together, we can create a brighter future for individuals with learning disabilities and empower them to break down any barriers they may face.