Overview
Location: Margate
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Salary: £13.45 per hour
East Kent Mencap is a leading organisation committed to providing support and care for individuals with learning disabilities. We believe in promoting independence and helping our Members to lead fulfilling lives in the community. We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Senior Support Worker to join our team and make a positive impact in the lives of those we support.
Responsibilities
* Work as part of a team, be a key worker and support colleagues to promote the independence of service users.
* Support the manager in the daily running of the service and be IT literate.
* Undertake staff supervisions and chair team meetings.
* Provide 24-hour cover, 7 days a week; evenings and weekends may be required and sleep-ins may be needed (paid at £70.47 per night).
Requirements / Qualifications
* Previous experience is essential; able to demonstrate a reliable and flexible approach to people with a learning disability.
* Ideally hold an NVQ3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) or be willing to work towards it.
* IT literate and ready to contribute to service delivery.
What’s in it for me?
* Annual leave allowance
* Company pension
* Competitive salary and benefits package (including shopping and recreation discounts, length of service holidays and sickness cover, and an employee assistance programme)
* Ongoing training and development opportunities, including funded apprenticeships
Benefits
Additional information:
* You may also have experience in the following: Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Senior Support Worker, Third Sector, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Care Assistant, Community Development, Care Worker, Community Support Worker, Vulnerable People, Learning Disabilities, Not for Profit, NFP, etc.
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Equal Opportunities
East Kent Mencap is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
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