Support Worker

Salary: £26,000 per year

Would you like to make a difference?

We are currently recruiting for Harmony house – at this Supported Living service which is made of 6 houses in total. In Harmony you will be supporting 7 individuals- 3 males and 4 females. All of the people you will be supporting are aged between 20-70 years of age.

No two days will be the same and having a passion for communication would be a huge advantage. It is important that you are able to find creative ways to engage with the people you will be supporting to help remove barriers and empower the individual’s to learn new skills.

Each individual has their own personality, hobbies and interests that they enjoy. There is one gentleman in particular who has a passion for aircrafts, so he likes to go to open air shows when possible.

So, what will I actually be doing?

As a Support Worker, you will be expected to provide an outstanding level of care that will enormously contribute to the people we support living a more comfortable, dignified, independent and happy life.

This will include:

· Personal care – helping people to get ready for the day and assisting with bathing, showering and using the bathroom.

· Administering medication, supporting with finances, helping out with house work, organising appointments and cooking delicious healthy meals.

· Excellent communication skills – an ability to be able to adapt your manner in how you speak to make the information understood by all of the people that you will be supporting.

We put the people we support at the heart of Mencap and we make sure that they are as equally involved with the recruitment process as our recruitment team. We feel this is imperative in ensuring they receive a tailored and relevant service. We are only looking for committed people, as continuity and routine is essential for the people we support.

It is essential that you are calm and approachable, but possess the ability to be assertive when the situation requires. It is imperative to the individuals you will be supporting that you enable them to challenge themselves to progress and achieve their own personal goals.

All of the people we support have a learning disability and there are some with other health issues within Harmony such as: epilepsy, dementia, diabetes and there can be some very challenging behaviour.

At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace and we intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do. We welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us. Together we are Mencap!

An enhanced DBS will be required for each successful candidate, paid for by Mencap.(T&C’s apply)

Working hours

Flexibility is a must for this role as you will need to be available to work across various shifts including: days, evenings and weekends.

Shift times can vary from a 7am start through to a 10pm finish –you must be able to get to the service for your allocated start time. For this particular service, if you are a full time member of staff, you would be expected to work 2 in 3 weekends, 2 full weekends on followed by 1 full weekend off.

Please note: these shift patterns may differ slightly throughout Mencap services, nevertheless this would always be communicated in a timely manner.

There are so many reasons to work with us…

As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, as a Support Worker you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits* as listed below:

28 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 35 days with long service plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme

Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed

Pension contributions into NEST Scheme on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings

Death in service life cover for a nominated beneficiary under our life assurance scheme

Loans for debt consolidation, bikes, computers and phones when you have been with us for 6 months

Interest free season ticket loans

Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major super markets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencapextras

Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.

Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support

Quarterly award scheme and recognition at every 5 years through our YouRock program

Access to award winning training and development

*T&C’s apply based on contract

Everyone wants a purposeful job – to do something really meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You’ll have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist.

You’ll make new friends and feel inspired to reach your potential. We’ll ask a lot of you – but you’ll get back so much more. With us, it’s never ‘just a job’.

In return for your hard work and passion we can give you real meaning and purpose in your work.

Interested?

Why not click the “apply” button today and Omar from the Mencap Recruitment Team will call you to discuss the role and your application in more detail.

Vacancy ID: 18593