Title: Support Worker
Hours: Full (36hours) OR part-time hours
Salary: £12.54 per hour
Location: Hammersmith/Fulham/Shepherds Bush/Hounslow (and surrounding areas) -
Please ensure you are within commutable distance before applying.
NO sponsorship Available
Are you a caring, compassionate, and enthusiastic individual with a passion for making a positive impact on others' lives?
Join our team at HF Mencap as a Support Worker, where no prior experience is necessary!
We are looking for individuals who are not only dedicated to supporting our clients with learning disabilities and/or autism but are also proficient swimmers. As a Support Worker, your primary responsibility will be to directly assist our clients in leading happy, fulfilling, and independent lives by engaging in activities within our center and out in the community.
Our shifts vary from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with training days extending until 8 p.m. The centre operates from Monday to Saturday, providing a wide range of activities such as personal training sessions, digital skills workshops, health and wellbeing programs, local outings, movie nights, bowling, and swimming.
In this role, you will play a crucial part in helping our clients build positive relationships and become valued members of their local community. Upholding the values of HF Mencap, you will be expected to deliver exceptional service that promotes comfort, dignity, freedom, and happiness for the individuals we support.
Your duties as a Support Worker will vary based on the specific needs of our service users. These include providing personal care, fostering excellent communication and relationship-building skills, and supporting community and social inclusion to enhance life skills and individuality.
Essential skills for this role include intermediate-level swimming abilities.
Additionally, you should be proficient in maintaining accurate records, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, and demonstrating resilience, determination, and impartiality in challenging situations. A willingness to embrace new digital knowledge and skills, act flexibly and innovatively, and respond positively to feedback is also essential.
At HF Mencap, we strongly encourage all our colleagues to receive the Covid-19 vaccine to safeguard each other and the individuals we support. Furthermore, all support workers are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, which HF Mencap will cover.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Join us at HF Mencap and make a difference!
About HF Mencap:
Our MissionTo empower children and adults with learning disabilities and autism to get their voice heard, reach their potential and be included in their local community.Our Vision We seek to promote the wellbeing and development of children and adults with learning disabilities and autism in all areas of their lives as well as supporting their families and carers.