Support Worker

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 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’. Job Description We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Support Worker who is passionate about supporting people with a learning disability, to enable the people we support to live as independently as possible in our service in Princes Risborough. This is a full time, permanent position for 37.5 hours a week however we can also consider a part time role. Our supported living service is home to six adults who have learning disabilities and dementia. The people we support require full support with things like personal care, finances, cooking, shopping and household chores. They enjoy a wide range of activities including going for walks, eating out at restaurants, theatre and cinema and attending various local clubs. Three of the people we support have volunteer and paid jobs. There are various shift patterns available between 07.00 - 22.00 as well as sleep in's 22.00 - 07.00. Sleep in shifts are paid additional to your contracted hours. If you are looking for a challenging but rewarding role, please apply today. An Enhanced DBS will be required for the successful candidate (Paid by Mencap, T&Cs apply) Our Benefits 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.caterer.com/job/89597495