Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Skelmersdale, United Kingdom Mencap Full time

**Job Advert**:
Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in Skelmersdale.

As a Support Worker, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. You will be working with a diverse group of people, each with their own unique abilities and needs.

You must be able to cook as a requirement you will be meal prep food weekly in guidance to a persons SALT plan. You will also be required to access the swimming baths, to support weekly the use of a swimming pool.

From assisting with daily activities to providing emotional support, you’ll play a vital role in their life.

**What we're looking for**:

- A genuine passion for supporting others.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships.
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- A positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.

**Contract options**:

- Full-time: 37.5 hrs
- Part-time (30 hours per week): flexible hours based on availability

**Shift times**:
**All our services are 24hr care. We prepare the rotas at least 4 weeks in advance so you can still plan your personal and social life**
- Shift patterns include: 10am-10pm sleep, 8am-10am, 5pm-10pm sleep, 8am-10am including day shifts.
- You must be able to carry out sleep in shifts.

**_There is also a sleep-in available where you will_**_ receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £62.45._

**Vacancy ID**:34003**

**Please Note**:Whilst Mencap is a licenced sponsor, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this vacancy at present due to a high volume of internal staff going through the sponsorship process.**

**Benefits**:
**Why join Mencap**?
- 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) + a variety of benefits including pension and holiday buying options.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.
- A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.

**About Mencap**:
Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.

We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.

At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.

Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.
- Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.
- Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes
- Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.

We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long
- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.

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