Male Support Worker Learning Disabilities

Have you thought about working for Mencap? Mencap is the leading voice of learning disability. Our vision is a world where people with a learning disability are valued equally, listened to and included. Calling all Support Workers in the Plymouth area Would you like to finish work each day knowing you have made a difference? Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something really meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You’ll have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist. You’ll make new friends and feel inspired to reach your potential. We’ll ask a lot of you - but you’ll get back so much more. With us, it’s never ‘just a job’. In return for your hard work and passion we can give you real meaning and purpose in your work. So, what will I actually be doing? We are looking for an engaging and positive Male Outreach Support Worker to join our Plymouth service on a part time basis (30 hours) where we support a number of individuals with a learning disability. It's really important that you're comfortable when it comes to working with people who have complex health needs as there will be personal and medication support required within this service, as well as support when it comes to eating and drinking - but our award winning training will ensure that you are fully equipped to be the best Support Worker that you can be This is a really happy service with lots of exciting things going on - you might be involved in the latest project, the staff and the people we support are working together to create a sensory room in the property, putting in new lights and jukebox Interested in carrying on the conversation? You don't 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. 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 plan our rota's in advance and will try to work with you in order to suit both your needs and the service. This position is based in Plymouth and you will need to be a driver with a full UK driving licence. An enhanced DBS will be required for each successful candidate ( Paid for by Mencap, T&Cs apply ) Due to the nature of this service we are looking for male only applicants. This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1. There’s so many reasons to work with us… As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, as a Support Worker you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as listed below: 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 Interested? Why not click the “apply” button today and Nisbah from the Mencap Recruitment Team will call you to discuss the role and your application in more detail. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89621598