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Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in Warwickshire, Leamington spa.
As a Support Worker, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. You will be working with general day to day tasks, including helping to cook meals and managing finances, going out and about with the person you will be supporting.
This position is a Community care role where you will be providing support to the individuals in their own home, across the Leamington spa area in the CV34, CV32 & CV31 post code.
What we're looking for :
1. A genuine passion for supporting others.
2. Enjoys cooking
3. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships.
4. Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
5. A positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.
What does a Support Worker do?
6. Supporting people to live independently – budget management, paying bills, housework, organising appointments and cooking delicious healthy meals.
7. Excellent communication skills and Relationship building – supporting the people we support to understand the world around them and promoting positive relationships.
8. Community & Social Inclusion - supporting individuals to access and participate in their local community and social events to promote life skills and individuality.
9. Personal care - helping people to get ready for the day. This may include prompting the people we support to take their medication and assisting with bathing, showering and using the bathroom .Not all Support Worker roles include high levels of personal care.
Contract options
10. Part-time: 30 - 35 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!
11. Days: Between 07:00am -10:00pm
12. Waking Nights: 10:00pm-07:00am
Why join Mencap ?
13. 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) + a variety of benefits including pension and holiday buying options.
14. Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.
15. A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.
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.
Mencap vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with learning disabilities.
If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career that truly makes a difference, apply now !
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Benefits
As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.
16. 24 days holiday plus bank holidays increasing to 24 days
17. 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
18. Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed
19. Pension contributions into NEST Scheme on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings
20. Death in service life cover for a nominated beneficiary under our life assurance scheme
21. Loans for debt consolidation, bikes, computers and phones when you have been with us for 6 months
22. Interest free season ticket loans
23. 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
24. Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
25. Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
26. Quarterly award scheme and recognition at every 5 years through our YouRock program
27. Access to award winning training and development
*T&C's apply based on contract