Support Worker

We are looking for Support Workers to join our Services based in Aberystwyth on a Full time or Part time basis. This role requires you to be a driver and hold a full UK driving licence. 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 a diverse group of people, each with their own unique abilities and needs. From assisting with daily activities to providing emotional support, you'll play a vital role in their life. We support a variety of people with different interests from music, craft, cooking, gardening, allotment work, local walks, board games, pool and darts. The most important thing to the people we support is having someone kind and caring that they are able to spend time with a have a chat., For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document and below link with all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team! https://jobs.mencap.org.uk/benefits.aspx

• T&C's apply based on contract
  
  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., Disability Confident About 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 people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

About Mencap Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives. We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carer's. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in. At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues. Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere. - Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation. - Every day we grow and learn. It's okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes - Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves. We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.

Full-time: 37.5 hrs - Part-time: flexible hours based on availability 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! There is also a sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £64.20
• All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
Job ID: 36202 Benefits - 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 24 days of paid holiday (excluding 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.