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Female Support Worker - Connah's Quay, Flintshire
| Posting date: | 05 July 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £23,400 to £23,400 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 August 2024 |
| Location: | Deeside, Wales, CH5 |
| Company: | Mencap |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 53544812 |
Summary
Job Advert
Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in Connah's Quay, Flintshire. We have 2 positions coming up due to maternity leave and a position for 20 hours. If successful at the shortlisting stage, the position you prefer will be discussed.
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.
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.
You will need to hold a valid, full UK driving licence as this is essential for the role.
Contract options:
- Full-time: 37.5 hours
- Part-time: 20 hours
Shift times:
Most of 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!
- Example rota for this could look like:
Mon 0800: - 22:00, sleep-in
Tue 06:00 – 08:00
Wed Off
Thu Off
Fri Off
Sat 08:00 – 22:00, sleep-in
Sun 06:00 – 09:00
For more information please see the job description and additional tabs or you can call us on 01244 507001.
At Mencap Cymru, we are an equitable and inclusive organisation, and we know diversity fosters creativity, innovation and belonging. We are committed to become a fully Anti- Racist organisation where all colleagues can thrive and make Wales the best place to live if you have a learning disability or are a family carer. We encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in our workforce.
These include Welsh speaking candidates, those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and disabled people. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles with us. To find out more about the scheme please visit the directgov website.
*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
Job ID: 32077
Benefits
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.
- Flexibility to work the hours you choose
- 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
- Annual leave entitlement based on hours accrued
- 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
- Access to award winning training and development
*T&C's apply based on contract
About Mencap
At Mencap we work in partnership with people with a learning disability. We do this by providing high quality, flexible services that support people, including young adults, to live as independently as possible in their own homes and in the community.
Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader, and activist.
You’ll make new friends and feel inspired to reach your potential. We will ask a lot of you - but you’ll get back so much more. With us, it is never ‘just a job’.
In return for your hard work and passion, we can give you real meaning and purpose in your work.
Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in Connah's Quay, Flintshire. We have 2 positions coming up due to maternity leave and a position for 20 hours. If successful at the shortlisting stage, the position you prefer will be discussed.
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.
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.
You will need to hold a valid, full UK driving licence as this is essential for the role.
Contract options:
- Full-time: 37.5 hours
- Part-time: 20 hours
Shift times:
Most of 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!
- Example rota for this could look like:
Mon 0800: - 22:00, sleep-in
Tue 06:00 – 08:00
Wed Off
Thu Off
Fri Off
Sat 08:00 – 22:00, sleep-in
Sun 06:00 – 09:00
For more information please see the job description and additional tabs or you can call us on 01244 507001.
At Mencap Cymru, we are an equitable and inclusive organisation, and we know diversity fosters creativity, innovation and belonging. We are committed to become a fully Anti- Racist organisation where all colleagues can thrive and make Wales the best place to live if you have a learning disability or are a family carer. We encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in our workforce.
These include Welsh speaking candidates, those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and disabled people. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles with us. To find out more about the scheme please visit the directgov website.
*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
Job ID: 32077
Benefits
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.
- Flexibility to work the hours you choose
- 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
- Annual leave entitlement based on hours accrued
- 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
- Access to award winning training and development
*T&C's apply based on contract
About Mencap
At Mencap we work in partnership with people with a learning disability. We do this by providing high quality, flexible services that support people, including young adults, to live as independently as possible in their own homes and in the community.
Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader, and activist.
You’ll make new friends and feel inspired to reach your potential. We will ask a lot of you - but you’ll get back so much more. With us, it is never ‘just a job’.
In return for your hard work and passion, we can give you real meaning and purpose in your work.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.