Compassionate Female Caregiver

3 weeks ago

Bedlington, Northumberland, United Kingdom Mencap Full time

Job Advertisement

Mencap is on the lookout for caring and committed individuals to fill the role of Support Worker, providing essential assistance to individuals with learning disabilities.

In this role, you will have the chance to positively impact the lives of those you support. You will engage with a diverse group of individuals, each with their own distinct abilities and requirements.

Our service caters to two ladies with learning disabilities in a supported living environment, where each has their own residence. Additionally, we offer enabling support (25 hours per week) for another lady residing in a different location.

We aim to expand our team of enthusiastic, caring, and friendly support workers to assist all three ladies.

Being a support worker transcends routine assistance; it involves creating enjoyable experiences. Each lady has unique interests: one enjoys collecting items and has a passion for annual vacations, another loves daily outings for shopping and dining, while the third enjoys visiting charity shops and socializing.

Key Qualifications:

· A sincere dedication to helping others.

· Strong communication skills with the ability to forge meaningful connections.

· Flexibility to accommodate various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

· A positive and understanding demeanor towards individuals with learning disabilities.

Employment Options:

· Part-time: adaptable hours based on your availability.

Shift Details:

Some services require 24-hour care with sleep-in shifts.

Rotas are prepared at least four weeks in advance, allowing you to manage your personal and social commitments.

Shift patterns vary as staff work across three locations.

Service 1 shifts include:

8am – 10:30pm with a sleep-in, followed by 7:30am-8:30am the next morning.

Saturday to Tuesday also includes an 8am - 8pm shift.

Wednesday to Friday shifts are from 3pm - 8pm.

Service 2 shifts are:

7:30am – 3:30pm and 12:30pm – 10pm.

Service 3 shifts are:

9:30am – 2:30pm three days a week.

A sleep-in shift is also available, offering an enhanced flat rate payment.

*All positions are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.

* Due to the nature of this service, we are seeking female applicants only. This position is exempt under the Equality Act, Schedule 9, Part 1.

Benefits of Working with Mencap:

· 24 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) along with various benefits, including pension and holiday purchasing options.

· Continuous training and development opportunities to enhance your professional skills.

· A supportive and inclusive workplace where your contributions are valued.

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