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Who we are looking for : A female Support Worker to support a lady with a learning disability and Fragile X Syndrome. Driver Preferable and must be able to swim. Part time and full time hours are available. What support is required :
1. Administering medication
2. Accessing the community and activities, going out on day trips (these will involve travelling further afield)
3. Going to concerts and pantomime's
4. Going swimming and full support in the swimming pool
5. Support and prompting with personal care
6. Maintaining daily routines
7. Preparation of meals
8. Arts and crafts
9. Baking
10. Activities with letters and numbers
11. Singing and music
What kind of personality are we looking for :
12. An energetic person who has a good sense of humour and can be creative to make each day fun. This person also needs to be able to be calm and relaxed, and have a lot of patience.
13. A person who has good communication skills, and will show respect for people's home and their belongings.
14. Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities is essential.
*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references. * Due to the nature of this service, we are looking for female only applicants. This post is exempt under the Equality Act, Schedule 9, Part 1. Job ID
Benefits
Why join Mencap ?
·24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) + a variety of benefits including 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.
*T&T&C's apply based on contract