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Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Male Support Workers to join our incredible Floating Support team in Rochdale. We are looking for car driver with full UK Driving Licence - able to drive manual vehicles.
As a 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.
Floating Support is a service in the Rochdale, Middleton, Littleborough area that supports people in the community. This is not a ‘Domestic Service’ but may include household cleaning/laundry etc. Each person receives support hours depending on needs. These needs may include but not limited to Medication administration, budgeting, trips to the shops, socialising, hobbies, personal care, upkeep of home/tenancy, healthy eating.
Although we are initially looking for Relief staff - shifts may be any number of hours a week spread over certain days.
Eg: 11.5 hours a week, 1.5 a day, 2 on a Friday for shopping support or 10 hours a week, Mon 4hrs, Wed 3 hrs, Fri 3 hrs etc.
Staff will visit 3 or 4 people we support on each shift.
A good local knowledge of the Rochdale, Middleton, Littleborough areas needed and is essential to this role.
We are looking for car driver with full UK Driving Licence - able to drive manual vehicles.
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.
Contract options :
* Relief – to cover Annual Leave/sickness
Shift times :
This service is not 24hr care. We prepare the rotas at least 4 weeks in advance so you can still plan your personal and social life!
* Days: Anytime between 08:00-22:00
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.
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.
Mencap vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with learning disabilities.
If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career that truly makes a difference, apply now !
‘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:34333
Benefits
Why join Mencap ?
* Flexibility to work the hours you choose
* Annual leave entitlement based on hours accrued
* Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.
* A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.
*T&Cs based on contract
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.
· 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.