Community Support Worker - Long Eaton

Royal Mencap Society; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charitable organization is looking for compassionate Support Workers in Long Eaton to assist individuals with learning disabilities. This role demands excellent communication skills, flexibility in working hours, and a genuine passion for support. As a Support Worker, your responsibilities will include aiding with daily activities and providing emotional support. The position requires you to be a driver. Part-time contracts are available, providing an opportunity to make a significant impact while working in a rewarding environment.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension benefits

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Driver required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities for individuals.
• Provide emotional support to individuals.
• Work in a community-based service operating 7 days a week.

Skills

Compassion

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility

Positive attitude

Job description

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers (Drivers required) to join our incredible team in Long Eaton.

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.

This is a community-based service which operates 7 days per week, between the hours of 07:00 - 20:00.

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.
• Driver Required

This role requires you to be a driver.

Contract options

• Part-time: 17.5 hours per week, flexible hours based on availability
• Part-time: 20 hours per week, flexible hours based on availability

*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.

We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation and we particularly welcome and encourage disabled applicants and those from the Black and Asian communities to apply for the role as they are under-represented within the workforce.

Job ID: 35252

• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) + a variety of benefits including pension and holiday buying options*Permanent/Fixed term contracts only.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.

*Please note that terms and conditions apply based on your contract.

About Mencap

Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.

We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.

At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.

Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.

· Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.

· Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes

· Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.

We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long-term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.

We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.