Female Only Support Worker

6 days ago

Belper, United Kingdom Mencap Full time

**Job Advert**:
***
- We are looking for Support Workers to join our Service based in Belper on a permanent, full time or part time basis. Shifts will be spread across mornings, afternoons, evenings and sleep ins, weekends and bank holidays. You will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £61.20 for any sleep in shifts carried out. The payment for sleep ins is non-contractual.What does a Support Worker do?

As a Support Worker you will be expected to provide an outstanding level of support that will help to ensure the people we support live a more comfortable, dignified, liberated and happy life. You will have excellent communication skills and be a naturally caring and patient personality. Typical responsibilities may include:

- Supporting people to live independently - budget management, paying bills, housework, organising appointments and cooking delicious healthy meals.
- Excellent communication skills and Relationship building - supporting the people we support to understand the world around them and promoting positive relationships.
- Community & Social Inclusion - supporting individuals to access and participate in their local community and social events to promote life skills and individuality.
- 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.

Have you thought about working for Mencap?

Mencap is a leader in providing excellent support to people with a learning disability. Our vision is a world where people with a learning disability are valued equally, listened to and included.

Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something really meaningful. Everything we do at Mencap keeps the people we support at the centre of what we do. To find out a bit more about what life as a Support Worker is like, please click here to watch a short video.

With us, it’s never ‘just a job’. In return for your hard work and passion you can find real and meaningful work experience, access to some excellent benefits alongside our competitive pay. Click here to find out more about our Mencap benefits.

Mencap are strongly encouraging all our colleagues to have the Covid-19 vaccine as a way to help protect each other and the people we support.
- Due to the nature of this service, we are looking for female only applicants. This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

Job ID: 28980

**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.
- 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
- 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
- Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed
- Pension contributions into NEST Scheme on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings
- Death in service life cover for a nominated beneficiary under our life assurance scheme
- Loans for debt consolidation, bikes, computers and phones when you have been with us for 6 months
- Interest free season ticket loans
- 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
- Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
- Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
- Quarterly award scheme and recognition at every 5 years through our YouRock program
- Access to award winning training and development

**About Mencap**:
***
- At Mencap we work in partnership with people with a learning disability. We do this by providing high quality, flexible services that support people, including young adults, to live as independently as possible in their own homes and in the community.
- Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist.
- You’ll make new friends and feel inspired to reach your potential. We will ask a lot of you - but you’ll get back so much more. With us, it is never ‘just a job’.
- In return for your hard work and passion, we can give you real meaning and purpose in your work.

  • Female Support Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Belper, United Kingdom Thera East Midlands Full time

    Thera East Midlands has an exciting opportunity available for a Female Support Worker to join our team in Derby. You'll join us on a permanent basis, with full-time, and part-time hours available. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £12.19 per hour.Are you seeking a new career in Social Care, with a regular monthly salary and job...

  • Female Support Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Belper, United Kingdom Thera East Midlands Full time

    Location: Belper, Derby - DE56 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full Time and Part Time Salary: £11.11 per hour Reference: 064231 Additional Information: - Hold a full UK driving licence would be an advantage Are you seeking a new career in Social Care, with a regular monthly salary and job security? Maybe you have worked in Social Care before and are...

  • Female Support Worker

    18 hours ago

    Belper, United Kingdom Thera East Midlands Full time

    Location: Belper, Derby - DE56 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full Time and Part Time Salary: £11.11 per hour Reference: 064231 Additional Information: - Hold a full UK driving licence would be an advantage Are you seeking a new career in Social Care, with a regular monthly salary and job security? Maybe you have worked in Social Care before and are...

  • Female Caregiver

    4 weeks ago

    Belper, United Kingdom Right at Home Derby Full time

    Female CareGiver - Location: Right at Home Derby working in Belper **(WE ARE NOT A CARE HOME)** - £13.00 - £14.00 minimum starting pay - Mileage pay 30p per mile - Paid travel and waiting time - Hours per week: 10+ hours split over 5days with the possibility of more (Monday to Friday) - Refer a friend bonus scheme - Blue Light Card scheme **Are you an...

  • Female Caregiver

    18 hours ago

    Belper, United Kingdom Right at Home Derby Full time

    Female CareGiver - Location: Right at Home Derby working in Belper **(WE ARE NOT A CARE HOME)** - £13.00 - £14.00 minimum starting pay - Mileage pay 30p per mile - Paid travel and waiting time - Hours per week: 10+ hours split over 5days with the possibility of more (Monday to Friday) - Refer a friend bonus scheme - Blue Light Card scheme **Are you an...

  • Support Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Belper, United Kingdom Mencap Full time

    Job Advert We are looking to recruit passionate Support Workers on a part time basis (20 hours plus) to join our dedicated team based in the Old Brampton area of Chesterfield. About Us Our service is a supported living home for four adults all with various needs. As a support worker, you will be providing practical support within the home...

  • Support Worker Supervisor

    3 weeks ago

    Belper, United Kingdom Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    The Community Response Team supports discharges from the acute hospitals, providing short-term and interim care. Previous caring experience is ESSENTIAL. Your base would be Babington Hospital, covering Amber Valley/Erewash. You will need to be flexible and committed to caring and supporting people at home with care needs. You will need to be able to...

  • Learning Assistant

    1 month ago

    Belper, United Kingdom Derbyshire County Council Full time

    Belper School and Sixth Form Centre are looking to appoint a Learning Assistant (Medical Support) due to the promotion of our current post holder. This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for someone seeking a new challenge and offers the opportunity to provide real benefit and meaning to our fantastic students. You will act as the key worker for...

  • Support Worker Parttime

    1 week ago

    Belper, United Kingdom Mencap Full time

    **Job Advert**: *** Working time will be on a rota basis with shifts spread across the weekdays, weekends and bank holidays including mornings, afternoons, evenings and sleep ins. ***What does a Support Worker do?** As a Support Worker you will be expected to provide an outstanding level of support that will help to ensure the people we support live a...

  • Relief Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Belper, United Kingdom Mencap Full time

    **Job Advert**: *** **Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Relief Support Workers to join our incredible team in Belper, Derbyshire.** As a Relief Support Worker, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals we support with learning disabilities. You will be working with a...

  • Therapy Support Worker

    6 days ago

    Belper, United Kingdom Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Amber Valley and Erewash Rapid Response teams are looking for two enthusiastic and motivated Therapy Support Workers to work in their Rapid response teams. One will be based at Babington Hospital in Belper and the other at Long Eaton Health Centre. The post holder will work within the community as part of a positive and patient-focussed team to provide...

  • Waking Night Childcare Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Belper, United Kingdom Outcomes First Group Full time

    _**How does being paid for 100% of your hours, but only work 80% sound? **_ **Plant the seed to your future growth, with access to our ‘Journey to Management’ programme, from Day One!** **Role: Waking Night Childcare Worker** **Salary**: **Up to £21,320.00 per annum** **Hours: Full-time, Permanent (40 hours per week)** **Unlock your potential -...

  • Advanced Therapy Support Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Belper, United Kingdom Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We are seeking an Advanced Therapy Support Worker with a patient-centred approach and a passion for rapid care. We are developing a new service within Rapid Response providing assistance to people who have fallen but are unable to get up without help. These are patients that historically wait for a long time for assistance as they are not a priority for the...

  • Advanced Therapy Support Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Belper, United Kingdom Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We are seeking 2 x Advanced Therapy Support Workers with a patient-centred approach and a passion for rapid care. We are developing a new service within Rapid Response providing assistance to people who have fallen but are unable to get up without help. These are patients that historically wait for a long time for assistance as they are not a priority for...

  • Advanced Therapy Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Belper, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We are seeking 2 x Advanced Therapy Support Workers with a patient-centred approach and a passion for rapid care.We are developing a new service within Rapid Response providing assistance to people who have fallen but are unable to get up without help. These are patients that historically wait for a long time for assistance as they are not a priority for the...

  • Health Care Assistant/support Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Belper, United Kingdom Jarrodean Healthcare Recruitment Full time

    **Community Based Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker -** **Car and Driving Licence essential.** **Full Time - 36 Hours per week, Part Time Hours also considered.** **We are not able to offer sponsorship for this role** **Applications are invited for suitably qualified and experienced Support Workers to join the NHS Community Response Team in...

  • Learning Assistant

    1 month ago

    Belper, United Kingdom Belper School and Sixth Form Centre Full time

    Belper School and sixth Form Centre are currently looking to appoint a Learning Assistant (Medical Support), due to the promotion of the current post holder.This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for someone seeking a new challenge and offers the opportunity to provide real benefit and meaning to our fantastic students. the successful candidate will...

  • Learning Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    Belper, United Kingdom Belper School and Sixth Form Centre Full time

    Belper School and sixth Form Centre are currently looking to appoint a Learning Assistant (Medical Support), due to the promotion of the current post holder.This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for someone seeking a new challenge and offers the opportunity to provide real benefit and meaning to our fantastic students. the successful candidate will...

  • Support Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Belper, United Kingdom Ecclesbourne Lodge Full time

    **Ecclesbourne Lodge, Duffield. DE56 4AQ** **Support Worker - Condensed Rota** **Working a 3 week rolling rota pattern including a mixture of early and late shifts** As a Support Worker at Ecclesbourne Lodge you will work alongside the best in their field and give excellent care and guidance to the residents. Everyday is different and you will be...

  • Flexi-Bank Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Belper, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Salutem Shared Services Full time

    About The CompanyThe Ash Lea House family are recruitingAsh Lea House is a 13-bed residential care home in Alfreton, providing a caring, supportive and stimulating environment for adults with learning disabilities, autism and physical disabilities. We provide a high level of support to enable all the people we support to meet their personal goals and future...