Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our team at Spring Lodge.
This role requires the successful candidate to hold a full UK manual driving licence.
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. Your responsibilities include assisting with daily activities and providing emotional support, playing a vital role in their lives.
Spring Lodge is home to four gentlemen who require support with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health needs, and communication difficulties. They may display challenging behaviours at times. Support Workers provide physical and emotional support, including assistance with personal care, medication, finances, eating, and drinking, in line with Speech and Language Therapists (SaLTs) to help them achieve their goals and aspirations.
Qualities and Skills Required:
* Relationship Building: Essential for gaining trust, establishing open communication, and building lasting relationships.
* Patience and Understanding: Important for navigating challenging situations effectively.
* Conflict-Resolution Techniques: Necessary for managing and resolving conflicts constructively.
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:
Part-time: 21 hours and 35 hours
Our services operate 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
*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
Job ID: 33985
At Mencap, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support and reward our employees, making sure our teams feel valued and appreciated.
Benefits include 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro-rata), discounts at leading retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and more.
For more details, please see the attached document outlining all the benefits available to our team members.
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 people with learning disabilities, their families, and carers. We strive for a kinder, fairer, and more inclusive society.
Everyone at Mencap works with people with learning disabilities, either providing support, advice, or as colleagues.
Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.
* Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organization.
* We grow and learn every day. Making mistakes is okay; we learn from them and improve.
* People should feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.
We have Belonging network groups that meet online, open to all colleagues. These include groups for Black and Asian colleagues, LGBTQIA+ community, disabled individuals or those with long-term health conditions, women, parents, and carers, and allies.
We encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap. We offer various contract types and working patterns. Experience is not mandatory; your personality and values are what matter. We will provide training and development to help you succeed.
£12.21 per hour + excellent Mencap benefits
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