Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate a Support Worker to join our incredible team in Southampton.
Have you got what it takes to succeed The following information should be read carefully by all candidates.
The position is permanent and full time (37.5 hours per week) About our Service
At our Southampton service, we support seven people with learning disabilities who share a welcoming and active home. They enjoy socialising, meals out and many other things.
As part of our team, youll provide high-quality, flexible support tailored to each persons needs. Your role is to empower individuals to live as independently as possible and to make the most of every dayat home and in the community.
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.
Shift times:
All our services are 24hr care. We prepare the rotas at least 4 weeks in advance so you can still plan your personal and social life! Days: Between 07:00-22:00
Sleep-ins: 22:00-07:00
There is also potential of a sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £64.20.
At Mencap, were passionate about finding the right people to support those we care for. We interview frequently and may appoint before the closing date, so we encourage early applications. 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:35655
Benefits
Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated.
Our benefits package offers 24 days of paid holiday (excluding bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings.
*T&C's apply 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. Its okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes