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Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals!
Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our team in Launceston.
As a Support Worker, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. You will work with a diverse group of people, each with their own unique abilities and needs.
Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities and providing emotional support, playing a vital role in their lives.
What we're 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 options:
* Part-time: flexible hours based on availability
Shift times:
All our services are 24-hour care. Rotas are prepared at least 4 weeks in advance, allowing you to plan your personal and social life.
* Days: Between 07:00-22:00
Sleep-in shifts are also available with an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70.
*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
Job ID: 34124
We are an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organization, encouraging applications from disabled applicants and those from Black and Asian communities, as they are underrepresented in our workforce.
Benefits
Why join Mencap?
* 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) + benefits including pension and holiday buying options.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities.
* 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 learning disabilities to live happy and healthy lives. We support individuals, their families, and carers, advocating for a kinder, fairer, and more inclusive society.
Everyone at Mencap works with people with learning disabilities, either providing support or advice, or as colleagues. We promote belonging, respect, and safety for everyone, every day, everywhere.
We have Belonging network groups that meet online, open to all colleagues, including groups for Black and Asian individuals, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with long-term health conditions, women, parents, and carers.
We encourage everyone to apply, offering various contract types and working patterns. We value personality and values over specific experience and will provide training to help you succeed.
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