Support Worker - Kidwelly

Job Advert Are you looking for a rewarding role and want to work with one of the biggest UK charities supporting people with learning disabilities? We are currently looking for new Support Workers to join our fantastic team in Kidwelly. We have both part time and full time (37.5 hours per week) positions available. We can be flexible with the hours offered and welcome all applications from interested candidates. Shift patterns are from 7am- 2.30pm, 9am to 5.30pm or from 2.30pm to 10pm. We also require waking nights and sleep ins so being flexible is important. In Kidwelly we support four people in total. You will find a variety of hobbies and interests they enjoy from arts and crafts, cooking, swimming, shopping, watching sports and even attending rugby matches. The people we support love meeting up with their friends and family often.  The people we support also have their own mobility vehicles and enjoy going out into the community on many days out or even small road trips so having a UK Driving Licence for this role is essential.   You will be supporting them to live independently and supporting them to access and participate in their local community, whilst providing excellent care including personal care and by being attentive, reliable and supporting them to live the lives they want to live. Everyday is different, which is what is great about being a Support Worker at our service in Kidwelly. Chose Mencap as your next step and apply today, or email (url removed) for further details or assistance in applying. *All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.  Job ID: 33456 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 As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.   24 days holiday plus bank holidays Annual leave increases with long service up to 27 days per year plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras Access to award winning training and development £500 Refer a friend scheme And many more! About Mencap At Mencap we work in partnership with people with a learning disability.  We do this by providing high quality, flexible services that support people, including young adults, to live as independently as possible in their own homes and in the community.  Everyone wants a purposeful job – to do something meaningful.  At Mencap, we can give you that.  You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist.  You’ll make new friends and feel inspired to reach your potential.  We will ask a lot of you – but you’ll get back so much more.  With us, it is never ‘just a job’.  In return for your hard work and passion, we can give you real meaning and purpose in your work