Support Worker - Chesterfield
Posting date: | 23 July 2024 |
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Salary: | £11.44 to £11.44 per hour |
Hours: | Part time |
Closing date: | 22 August 2024 |
Location: | Chesterfield, Midlands, S42 |
Company: | Mencap |
Job type: | Permanent |
Job reference: | 53729423 |
Summary
We are looking for Support Workers to come and join our Service based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire on a permanent basis. We are a 24/7 service, and our shifts patterns range from 7 to 10am, 10am to 3pm, 3pm to 9pm, 3pm to 10pm plus a sleep. Working as part of a established team on a four-week rolling rota so you will always know you shift pattern ahead of time.
We are in a position where we can offer contracts from relief where you can pick up shifts depending on your availability, 12 to 37.5 hours on the rolling rota.
You will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £61.20 for any sleep in shifts carried out. The payment for sleep ins is non-contractual.
This service is home to four individuals with various support needs and wants. The service is supported 24/7 and includes a sleep shift. There is an opportunity to work across our other services within the area if this is of interest to you to gain further skills and experience.
** Please note that we are not in a position where we are able to offer sponsorship at this current time due to the hourly rate paid. This is under review and we hope to be able to offer this in the near future **
What does a Support Worker do?
As a Support Worker you will be expected to provide an outstanding level of support that will help to ensure the people we support live a more comfortable, dignified, liberated and happy life. You will have excellent communication skills and be a naturally caring and patient personality. Typical responsibilities may include:
- Supporting people to live independently – budget management, paying bills, housework, organising appointments and cooking delicious healthy meals.
- Excellent communication skills and Relationship building – supporting the people we support to understand the world around them and promoting positive relationships.
- Community & Social Inclusion - supporting individuals to access and participate in their local community and social events to promote life skills and individuality.
- Personal care - helping people to get ready for the day. This may include prompting the people we support to take their medication and assisting with intimate personal care such as bathing, showering and using the bathroom.
Have you thought about working for Mencap?
Mencap is a leader in providing excellent support to people with a learning disability. Our vision is a world where people with a learning disability are valued equally, listened to and included.
Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something really meaningful. Everything we do at Mencap keeps the people we support at the centre of what we do. To find out a bit more about what life as a Support Worker is like, please click here to watch a short video.
With us, it’s never ‘just a job’. In return for your hard work and passion you can find real and meaningful work experience, access to some excellent benefits alongside our competitive pay. Click here to find out more about our Mencap benefits.
We are 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 directgovwebsite.
At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace and we intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do. We welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us. Together we are Mencap!
Mencap are strongly encouraging all our colleagues to have the Covid-19 vaccine as a way to help protect each other and the people we support.
No two days are ever the same, sometimes they may be challenging but they will always positive so click apply now to be considered!
*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
Job ID: 32193
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.
- *T&C's apply based on contract
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.
If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career that truly makes a difference, apply now!
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme