Overview
Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Female Support Workers to join our incredible team in St Neots. As a Female 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. We are looking for a Female Support Worker to join our Domiciliary Care Service based in St Neots on a permanent, part time basis 25 hours a week. As you are likely to support more than one person on any one day and travel a short distance from each venue, a driver with access to a vehicle you can use for work is essential. Shifts will be spread across mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. Currently shifts start as early as 07:00 and evening shifts finish by 18:00. Flexibility is a must as you will need to be available to work across various shifts and venues. This role will not involve any overnight working. We do require alternate weekend working.
Responsibilities
* Support adults with learning disabilities to access the community, maintain their homes, and lead an active life.
* Provide assistance with medication and health matters, meal planning and preparation, budgeting and banking, and social activities.
* Support the person you work with to achieve their goals and ambitions with a positive, empathetic approach.
* Work across multiple venues and travel between them as part of a domiciliary care team.
* Adhere to shifts that include mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays; alternate weekend work is required.
Qualifications and Attributes
* 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.
* This role requires you to be a driver.
Benefits
* 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) + pension and holiday buying options.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.
* A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.
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're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.
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. Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation. We grow and learn every day; 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. Groups include Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long-term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies. We encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and offer a variety of contract types and working patterns. We are not looking for specific experience; your personality and values 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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