Male Support Worker Bedlington

**Job Advert**:
We are looking for a male Support Worker who has a full UK drivers licence to work between two services in the Bedlington area on a full time (37.5hrs) permanent contract. A driver is essential for this role

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.

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

At the main service you will work support a gentleman who lives in his own bungalow in a quiet cul-de-sac and receives two to one support from staff during daytime hours and there is a sleep over shift. The day shifts are 8.45am until 7.30pm / 9.15am until 8pm.

When day staff finish there is one member of staff on a waking night shift from 8pm until 9am, as during the night the person we support will need support to go to his bathroom. Please be aware that no new staff work on a waking night shift until they have completed their induction and received full training in all aspects of personal care and the service manager ensures staff are confident.

The person we support enjoys being supported in the community by his staff in his mobility car. He enjoys going to different locations in the local area, this includes his favourite café in Blyth where he likes talking to both staff and regular customers. The person we support also enjoys participating in different activities both in the community and in his bungalow. He requires support with personal care, finance and medication. During the week he may require support to medical appointments.

The gentleman we support is in his 50s and lives in Bedlington and we support him from 3.30pm.

The person we support enjoys spending time in his garden and has a woodwork shop in his garage. He is able and completes most tasks with a verbal prompt, this includes tasks around his house, and taking medication and conducting his personal care tasks.

The shift pattern for this service is start at 3.30pm, sleep in and finish 9am the following morning.

**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.

This role requires you to be a driver.

**Contract options**:

- Full-time:37.5 hrs

Job ID: 34007

**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.