Support Worker
Mencap, Bognor Regis, West Sussex
Support Worker
£24785
Mencap, Bognor Regis, West Sussex
- Part time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 6 days ago, 29 Oct | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 02654272b3e64f85a0e3bd5652d55bde
Location ref: Bognor Regis, West Sussex
Full Job Description
- Mencap are seeking a Part Time Support Worker (20 Hours) to join our incredible team in Bognor Regis. As a Part Time Support Worker (20 Hours), 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.
- T&C's apply based on contract
- 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 carers. 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. We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We're not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you're applying for.
- 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.
· A genuine passion for supporting others. · Excellent communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships. · Flexibility to work various shifts, i.e, willing to work primarily weekends, undertake sleep-in shifts, and be available to work one shift during the week. · A positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities. Being a driver would be beneficial. 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!
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
There is also a non contractual sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £64.20.,
Direct job link
https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/support-worker-127659480