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Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking a passionate Support Worker to join our incredible team in Princes Risborough. This is a permanent and part-time post.
We have two Supported Living Services where seven adults who have Learning Disabilities share their homes and enjoy a great life. As a Support Worker, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of these individuals. Each person has their own unique abilities and needs, and you will be supporting them to live the life they choose.
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.
* Being able to reduce social isolation of people with a learning disability.
* Being able to increase the independence and confidence of individuals with a learning disability.
* Enabling the people with a learning disability to fully access their local communities.
Contract options:
* Part-time: 20 hours
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 and weekends: 8-6pm, 3pm-8pm, 11am-6pm, 7am-6pm, 12noon-10pm
* Sleep-ins: 2pm - 2.30pm next day
* For the sleep-in, you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £62.45.
Why join Mencap?
* 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 32 days of paid holiday (including 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 outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!
Join us at Mencap and be part of a team that believes in equality, diversity, and inclusion. Together, we can create a brighter future for individuals with learning disabilities and empower them to break down any barriers they may face.
*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
Job ID: 33486
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