Female Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Bedlington, United Kingdom Royal Mencap Society Full time

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

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.

We support two ladies with learning disabilities in a supported living service in Bedlington - each have their own bungalow. We also provide enabling support (25 hours per week) for one lady who lives in Ashington.

We are looking to grow our team of dedicated, caring, enthusiastic and friendly support worker to work with all 3 ladies.

Being a support worker isn’t just about making day to day life it’s about having fun Each of these ladies have their own different hobbies. One lady loves to collect items and enjoys annual holidays to Spain. One lady loves to go out on a daily basis, shopping, dining and attending music lessons. One lady loves shopping, visiting charity shops and socialising.

**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**:

- Part-time: flexible hours based on availability

**Shift times**:
**Some services are 24hr care with sleep ins.**

**We prepare the rotas at least 4 weeks in advance so you can still plan your personal and social life**

Shift patterns are quite varied as staff work within 3 places.
- Service 1 shifts are:
8am - 10.30pm and sleep in, then 7.30am-8.30am following morning

Saturday to Tuesday there is also an 8am -8pm

Wednesday to Friday 3pm -8pm
- Service 2 shifts are:
7.30am - 3.30pm and 12.30pm - 10pm
- Service 3 shifts are:
9.30am - 2.30pm 3 days a week

**_ There is also a sleep-in available where you will _**_receive an enhanced flat rate payment of _**_£_**_62.45._**
- Due to the nature of this service, we are looking for female only applicants. This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

For further information please contact Lynne on 07947274214 for an informal chat.

JOB ID: 31951

**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**:
Join us at Mencap and be part of a team that believes in equality, diversity, and inclusion. Together, we can create a brighter future for individuals with learning disabilities and empower them to break down any barriers they may face.

Mencap vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with learning disabilities.

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