Support Worker

Would you like to finish work each day knowing that you have made a difference? We are looking for positive, compassionate and caring Support Workers to work within our service in Egham to support 6 people with learning disabilities. We have a range of full time and part time opportunities on a permanent basis. If you consider yourself to be reliable, enthusiastic and forward thinking we would like you to consider joining us as a support worker for people with a learning disabilities. You must be able to demonstrate a real commitment to Mencap and the work that we do, alongside the wonderful people we support. We are looking for people with a ‘can-do’ attitude who are strongly motivated, outgoing, caring and have a calm demeanor when needed. You will need to be willing to take on personal care duties as some of the people we support require support with their medication, personal care, updating care plans, and daily living tasks, meal preparation, finances although this is not required with all the people we support in Egham services. The people within the service have a busy schedule and love to be out and about but will require support when going out in the community. The adults we support enjoy a variety of hobbies and activities. As a support worker, flexibility is key for both yourself and for the service, you may be required to work a variety of different shifts throughout the week, including mornings, evenings, sleep ins and weekends (Payment for sleep ins is compliant and competitive with national living wage). The best thing about flexibility It's a two-way street, while we may require that you work a variety of shifts, we also understand that you’ll have your own commitments and we will try to factor this into our rotas. The role of a Support Worker can be very emotionally challenging at times so it is essential to have a positive mind-set with a desire to improve the lives of those with a learning disability. You will need to be quick thinking with a positive can do attitude. An enhanced DBS will be required for each successful candidate (Paid for by Mencap, T&Cs apply) If you would like more information about the Support Worker position (Various Hours available), then please get in touch and quote job reference: 16286 Salary: £17328 per annum (37.5hrs) Excellent Benefits In return for your hard work we will support you through our award winning paid training to help you progress in your career with us. We believe that all employees are amazing and we wouldn't be able to achieve what we do without them. Here are just some of the ways we would value and invest in you. 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 Amazing Induction Access to award winning training and development 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 Tax free child care vouchers via salary sacrifice scheme for working parents Loans for bikes, computers and phones when you have been with us for 6 months Interest free season ticket loans Discounts and cashback 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 T&C's apply based on contract This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89729406