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🌟 Join Our Team as a Support Worker – Make a Real Difference in Omagh! 🌟
📍 Location: Omagh
🕒 Contract Types: Fulltime and Part-time (various hours and shifts available)
💷 Sponsorship: Unfortunately, this role does not meet the salary threshold for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.
Are you a compassionate, patient, and dedicated individual with a passion for helping others? Mencap is looking for enthusiastic Support Workers to join our amazing team in Omagh, where your role will have a lasting impact on the lives of people with learning disabilities.
🌈 What You’ll Do:
1. Support people with learning disabilities in their daily lives and routines
2. Assist with personal care and medication, including showering/toileting and dressing
3. Help with finances and everyday tasks like shopping and bill payments
4. Encourage independence and social inclusion by supporting community activities and groups
5. Use Positive Behaviour Support strategies to enhance quality of life
6. Build trusting, meaningful relationships based on empathy and respect
💡 What We’re Looking For:
7. A genuine passion for supporting others
8. Excellent communication skills
9. Flexibility to work a range of shifts including evenings, weekends, and overnight
10. A positive, patient, and empathetic attitude
11. Willingness to register with NISCC and undergo an enhanced Access NI check
📅 Contract & Shift Details:
Fulltime and Part-time Contracts Available
Shifts:
12. Day Shifts: 12 hour shifts starting between 9:00am - 11:00am
13. Night Shifts: 9:00pm – 9:00am
(Rota prepared 4+ weeks in advance to support your work/life balance)
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Benefits
14. 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) + a variety of benefits including pension.
15. Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.
16. A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.