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This role requires you to be a driver
We are looking for Support Workers to join one of our Services in Llangennech on either a part time or full time (37.5 hours a week) basis. We can be flexible with the number of hours offered and will consider applications from all interested candidates.
You must be able to drive and have knowledge of the wider area as part of the support you provide will include driving our Residents mobility cars. So you must have a full UK or EU driving licence and be 21 or over. Ideally, you will also have access to your own car as there is limited public transport to the Services.
About our Services
We are four adults who share a home. We like to do lots of different activities from, shopping, going out to eat, going to the cinema, going on holiday and visiting the beach. Some of us have jobs that we attend throughout the week. In our home we enjoy doing arts and crafts, baking, cooking ,watching movies, sports and spending time in the garden.
Some of us love to attend a good concert where possible!
Some of us can speak, others are non-verbal.
Our services all provide support throughout the day and night. At the moment we have a few different shifts which include day shifts that are either 8am- 8pm or 8am-10pm. We then have a waking night which is 8pm-8am and also have sleep in shifts on each night. We find that our staff prefer to have long shifts as they can then have more rest days.
Contract options:
•Full-time: 37.5 hrs
•Part-time: flexible hours based on availability
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*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation and we particularly welcome and encourage disabled applicants and those from the Black and Asian communities to apply for the role as they are under-represented within the workforce.
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.
*Please note that terms and conditions apply based on your contract.