Male Support Worker - Boston

Royal Mencap Society; Boston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization for learning disabilities is seeking a Support Worker in Boston, England. This is a full-time position requiring male applicants to assist individuals with learning disabilities. Responsibilities include providing emotional support, assistance with daily activities, and some personal care. A valid driver's license is necessary for community support. Competitive benefits include annual leave, training, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Must be a driver for community support.
• Able to perform sleep-in shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities and provide emotional support.
• Play a vital role in the lives of individuals with unique needs.
• Provide a small amount of personal care.

Skills

Compassion

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility

Positive attitude

Job description

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking a passionate Support Worker to join our incredible team at our Boston 1 Service in Lincolnshire. Due to the requirements of those supported, we require a male support worker on this occasion.

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.

A driver is required as you will be providing community support. You must be able to do sleep-in shifts when they are part of your assigned rota. You will be providing a small amount of personal care.

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.
• A positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.

Contract options

• This is a full-time position (37.5 hrs). Shifts will include weekdays, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins.
• For sleep-ins you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70.

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

*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.

Job ID: 34834

We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation and we 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.

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

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.