Support Worker

**Job Advert**:
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- We are looking for a Support Worker to join our Service based in Conwy on a permanent, part time basis (14 hours a week). Shifts will be spread across mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends and bank holidays.- Due to the nature of this service, we are looking for applicants who hold a full, clean driving licence.

About our service
The service in Llanrwst, Conwy supports one very independent gentleman who likes to do as much for himself as he can. He really enjoys the company of others and has many interests. He is a big rugby fan and looks forward to his trips to see a game. When he is not in work, he likes to visit the local café, go to the cinema and watch TV. He is looking for a support worker who is friendly and who will support and encourage him to do more in his local community. It is very important to him that he is treated with dignity and respect and that he is supported by someone who has a positive and friendly personality.
An example of a working week could look like this:

Morning visit - 1.5 hours (08:00 - 09:30)
Evening visit - 4 hours (18:00 - 22:00)
Including alternate weekends
You will need to have:

- Good communication and interpersonal skills required
- Ability to work to deadlines and within a constantly changing environment
- Ability to complete paperwork
- A willingness to participate in sleep-ins is highly desirable
- A full drivers licence and a willingness to take out business insurance is essential for this position
- You must have a positive attitude and want to improve the lives of those with a learning disability and in return we will support you with progression opportunities throughout your career with us.
- 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.
- Job ID: 27482**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.
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 35 days with long service 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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