Support Workers
7 months ago
**Job Advert**:
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**We are looking for Support Worker’s to join our Services based in Peterborough, and Whittlesey.**
**You will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £61.20 for any sleep in shifts carried out. The payment for sleep ins is not contractual.**
If you are new to working in care or looking to expand your knowledge and learn new skills this might just be the role for you This is a busy but fun Service where you will be working alongside a fantastic team of friendly Support Workers who will help to ensure you are welcomed and receive a full induction. The role may involve moving and handling and we will ensure you receive full training.
**About the Service**
Currently we support 19 individuals throughout the week; Six individuals have 24-hour support currently with sleep in support overnight in their own homes. The other Thirteen individuals have domiciliary support in their own homes and community support within Peterborough. Each day is never the same especially when supporting to ensure they can lead an independent life. Some of the range of weekly activities are supporting with shopping, medication, financial budgeting and much more.
Some of the great things that can happen within the service is supporting a Gentleman on his skateboard at his favourite skate park Adrenaline Alley in Corby or supporting a young lady, on a weekly basis to access the local swimming pool.
It is desirable to have applicants that can drive with Business Insurance to support the individuals to access the wider community where possible.
**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.
- 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.
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.
Job ID: 30488
**Benefits**:
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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
- 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**:
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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
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