Overview
Job Advert: Mencap is seeking passionate Female Support Workers to join our team in Sheffield. As a Female Support Worker, youll 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.
Responsibilities
* Support individuals with learning disabilities in daily activities and personal care as required.
* Provide emotional support and help maintain their wellbeing.
* Collaborate with the team to deliver person-centred care in a respectful and inclusive manner.
What were 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.
* This role requires you to be a driver.
Contract and shifts
* Contract options: Part-time with flexible hours based on availability.
* All services are 24-hour care. We prepare rotas at least 4 weeks in advance to help you plan your personal and social life.
* Sleep-in available.
Equality and accessibility
Due to the nature of this service, we are looking for female-only applicants. This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.
All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
Job ID: 34541
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.
Benefits
* 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) + a variety of benefits including pension.
* 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. Were 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.
* 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 different 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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