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Mencap
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Eastleigh, Hampshire
Support Worker
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Salary: £8.88 per hour Plus Benefits |
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Overview
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. Would you like to finish work each day knowing that you have made a difference? We are currently looking to expand our team of dedicated Female Support workers who work in our Eastleigh service where we support people with a learning disability. You will provide support with medication, finances, daily living tasks and you will be involved in supporting people to develop friendships and be part of their local community. The people we support like to be fully involved in everything that is happening with their lives and need you to ensure this happens for them. Our vision is a world where people with a learning disability are valued equally, listened to and included.Our challenge is to make this world a reality. Working for Mencap is YOUR opportunity to help us achieve this, whilst having the chance to develop your skills, meet new people and join a passionate and dedicated team. Another big part of being a Support Worker is being a big part of the fun The people we support all have hobbies and interests which are detailed a little more on the additional information tab. You should be the type of person happy to try new things as you will be involved in these hobbies Support workers must be flexible in the hours they can work, as support can be required 24 hours a day. You will work on a rota basis throughout the week, weekends and bank holidays with sleep-ins (Sleep ins are compliant and in line with national living wage) as well. We have roles for full time, part time and relief work available. You do not need to have experience but it is essential that you share our values. As long as you have a positive attitude and want to improve the lives of those with a learning disability, we will support you with progression opportunities throughout your career with us. An enhanced DBS will be required for each successful candidate (Paid for by Mencap, T&Cs apply) Due to the people we support this role is for female support workers only therefore this post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1 Job reference 16014. 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. 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 35 days with long service plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed Pension contributions into NEST Scheme on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings Death in service life cover for a nominated beneficiary under our life assurance scheme Loans for debt consolidation,bikes, computers and phones when you have been with us for 6 months Interest free season ticket loans Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major super markets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencapextras 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 Quarterly award scheme and recognition at every 5 years through our YouRock program Access to award winning training and development T&C's apply based on contract Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Salary: £8.88 /hour This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89770952