Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in Witham.
As a Support Worker, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of approximately 24 individuals with varying levels of learning and physical disabilities. Our Witham service consists of a mixture of individual flats, shared flats and shared bungalows.
From assisting with daily activities to providing emotional support, you'll play a vital role in their life.
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:
- Full-time: 37.5 hrs
- Part Time
- Relief (Casual)
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 (early or late shift)
There is also a sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £64.20.
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.
Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.
- Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.
- Every day we grow and learn. It's okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes
- Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.
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.
For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document and below link with all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!
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Support Worker in Witham employer: Mencap
Mencap is an exceptional employer that prioritises inclusivity and employee well-being, making it a fantastic place to work as a Store Manager in Worksop. With a strong commitment to personal and professional growth, employees benefit from extensive training opportunities, a generous holiday package, and various perks that enhance work-life balance. The supportive work culture fosters collaboration and respect, ensuring that every team member feels valued while contributing to a meaningful mission of improving the lives of individuals with learning disabilities.
