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Female Support Worker - Witham

Job details
Posting date: 28 May 2025
Salary: £12.34 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 11 June 2025
Location: Witham, Home Counties, CM8
Company: Mencap
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 56810297

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Summary

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Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in Witham on a full time basis.
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.
Our Witham service consists of a mixture of individual flats, shared flats and shared bungalows and we support approximately 24 individuals with varying levels of learning and physical disabilities.
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/bank: zero hour contract
Shift times:
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!
· Days: Between 07:00-22:00
*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
Job ID: 33853
* 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.


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.
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

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.

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