At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with daily activities and personal care while enjoying fun outings together.
- Company: Join Mencap, a leading charity dedicated to supporting people with learning disabilities.
- Benefits: Enjoy 24 days of paid holiday, discounts, health plans, and flexible working hours.
- Other info: Flexible shifts with training provided; no specific experience required.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while building meaningful relationships.
- Qualifications: A passion for helping others and excellent communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 12.85 - 12.85 £ per hour.
We are looking to recruit 2 enthusiastic Support Workers to support a gentleman and a lady who live together in the Bury area. Both enjoy a variety of activities at home and out in the community. Activities include visits to local parks, the seaside, museums, shopping centres, going out for lunch/tea and bowling.
They require full support with personal care, meal preparation, maintaining their home, finances, making and attending appointments, and eating and drinking. This role requires a driver and somebody willing to drive manual and automatic cars belonging to clients as well as an expectation to work on a rota basis, which will include sleep-in shifts and weekends. This role also requires moving and handling of the use of a hoist and wheelchair.
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:
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. There is also a non-contractual sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £6.40.
All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
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.
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. 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.
We have 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. We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.
£12.85 per hour + excellent training and benefits.
Support Worker - Bury employer: Royal Mencap Society
Mencap is an exceptional employer dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for its employees in Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth. With a strong focus on employee well-being, we offer generous benefits such as 24 days of paid holiday, flexible working hours, and access to health cash plans, ensuring our team feels valued. Our commitment to personal growth means that regardless of your background, you'll receive the training and support needed to thrive while making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities.
