Support Worker

Support Worker – Communities Activities.

Full Time 37.5 hours a week

Pay: £12.21 per hour, rising to £12.74 per hour ( on successful completion of probation & training) £23,809.50 pa FTE

Permanent position, Watford.

You will play an important part of a team providing a large range of services for Children, Young People and Adults with special educational needs. You will assist the manager to maintain standards, organise sessions and ensure those attending have an enjoyable time, with a clear emphasis on a person-centred approach to promote client's independence, decision making and choice.

The job is very varied and will involve 1:1 support including personal care, planning and delivering experiences for people with profound and multiple learning disabilities, assessing new clients and updating support plans.

This is a full-time position based at our Watford Mencap Hub on Langley Road in Watford but will also work out in the community. The working pattern is predominantly Monday to Saturday and will require working evenings and weekends. As a Support Worker you will receive support and leadership from the Leadership Team, and you will be able to share knowledge and learning with your colleagues.

You will need a flexible "can do" attitude, ability to juggle a broad and diverse workload, emotional resilience and good IT skills, alongside an eye for detail. In return you will find this an extremely rewarding role where you will be making a real difference to peoples' lives on a daily basis.

Our services include: Adults Day Opportunities, After School activities, Holiday schemes, Youth Club, Parents club for 0-5s, and weekend activities for 5 – 19 year old clients.

In this role you will:

1. Plan and deliver a diverse range of leisure activities for children and adults with special educational needs in a personalised way.

2.Empower young people - work to increase the skills, independence and participation of young people being supported by encouraging them to take risks, try new things and take more control.

1. Communicate using a range of communication to ensure individuals can participate in sessions and can communicate their needs and wishes.

2. Live the Values – demonstrate our values: Inclusive, Respectful, Welcoming, Progressive, and Challenging both in the service and when representing Watford Mencap and people with a learning disability.

3. Provide a quality service –set the standards and be an example of the quality you need in the service, ensuring the service is welcoming to all.

Pay and benefits:

At Watford Mencap we recognise that people are our greatest asset and the people we support are at the centre of everything we do. Whilst every job at Watford Mencap is a rewarding role we offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package. The following benefits are available for staff:

Pension

Watford Mencap provide a competitive defined contribution pension plan which receives 3% employer contributions and 5% employee contributions.

Annual leave

Non-management roles: 30 days paid holiday (including bank holidays) per annum, pro rata for part time staff.

Health Cash Plan

Free membership of our health cash plan which can help employees with the cost of: dental treatment, eyesight tests, new glasses or contact lenses, professional therapy and discounted gym membership.

Long Service Awards - Employees can choose 1 day's extra leave for every 5 year's service (up to 25 years) or to cash in the additional annual leave.

Employee Recognition Scheme – Quarterly recognition for employees demonstrating our values or going the extra mile, equivalent to £25 and a certificate.

Birthdays – employees receive £5 each birthday.

Referral scheme – employees can receive up to £125 per successful friend referred to Watford Mencap.

Free Parking in a majority of our locations - Meals provided to roles within registered homes

Free tea and coffees in offices and residential homes - Enhanced company sick pay.

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Support Workers to provide high-quality care and assistance to

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to £23,809.50 per year

Work Location: In person