We are looking for someone to join us on a permanent, part-time basis (30 hours a week). Shifts will be spread across mornings, afternoons, evenings, sleep-ins, weekends, and bank holidays.
Are you looking for your next exciting job opportunity?
The individuals you will be supporting love to be out and about in the community taking part in hobbies they enjoy. The people we support enjoy a variety of activities such as eating out, going to the cinema, shopping, and attending discos - who doesn't love a boogie!?
General shift patterns are 7am - 4pm and 4pm - 10pm.
What does a Support Worker do?
At our service in Tamworth, you will be supporting a unique group of 8 people who have a learning disability and complex needs.
As a Support Worker, you will be expected to provide an outstanding level of support that will contribute enormously to the people we support, helping them live a more comfortable, dignified, and happy life.
1. Personal care: Helping people get ready for the day and assisting with bathing, showering, and using the bathroom.
2. Supporting people to live independently: Budget management, paying bills, housework, organizing appointments, and cooking delicious healthy meals.
3. Excellent communication skills/relationship building: Supporting the person to understand the world around them and promoting positive relationships.
4. Community & Social Inclusion: Supporting individuals to access and participate in their local community and social events to promote life skills and individuality.
We provide 24-hour support to a gentleman who has a learning disability and autism, in a supported living service to help him live independently in his own home.
Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations, such as high-volume, seasonal, and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled and non-disabled applicants. For more details, please go to Disability Confident.
About Mencap
Mencap is a leader in providing excellent support to people with a learning disability. Our vision is a world where people with a learning disability are valued equally, listened to, and included. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles with us. To find out more about the scheme, please visit the directgov website.
At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace and 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!
With us, it's never 'just a job'. In return for your hard work and passion, you can find real and meaningful work experience, access to excellent benefits alongside our competitive pay. Click here to find out more about our Mencap benefits.
Benefits
1. 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
2. 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
3. Service-related sick pay when 6-month probation is completed
4. Pension contributions into NEST Scheme on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings
5. Death in service life cover for a nominated beneficiary under our life assurance scheme
6. Loans for debt consolidation, bikes, computers, and phones when you have been with us for 6 months
7. Interest-free season ticket loans
8. 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.
9. Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy, etc.
10. Free access to a round-the-clock employee assistance program for advice and support
11. Quarterly award scheme and recognition at every 5 years through our YouRock program
12. Access to award-winning training and development
At Mencap, we work in partnership with people with a learning disability. We provide 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr