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Royal Mencap Society
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Our summary
- Salary
- £25,584 a year
About £1,830 a month after tax.
- Work mode
- On-site, the UK
- Contract
- Permanent, full-time hours
- Closing date
- Apply by Wednesday 25 November
- Holiday
- 24 days holiday + bank holidays
Skills
Requirements
What we're looking for
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This role requires you to hold a full UK driving licence.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
£25,584 per annum (Pro Rata) + Excellent 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 *Permanent/Fixed term contracts only.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.
- A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.
*Please note that terms and conditions apply based on your contract.
The 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 within our complex needs service with a diverse group of people, each with their own unique abilities and needs.
Are you a naturally caring person? If so, then you’re just who we’re looking for to become a support worker at one of our registered services. We are looking to grow our team of dedicated, caring and enthusiastic support workers to enable the individuals we support to live the lives they choose.
What you'll do
From assisting with daily activities to providing emotional support, you’ll play a vital role in their life.
How you'll work
- Days - Varying shifts between 07:00 - 21:30 (Sleep ins paid at £64.20 per sleep)
- Waking Nights - 21:30 - 07:00
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!
*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
Mencap holds a Home Office sponsorship licence; however, due to current restrictions on our allocation of Certificates of Sponsorship, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must therefore have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
Job Advert
Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in Easingwold.
Please note this role requires a manual driver.
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
- Relief: As and when required
About Royal Mencap Society
- Industry
- Social care
In their own words
About the company & team
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.
We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.
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