Support Worker Doncaster, England
Job description
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We are looking to recruit 3 new staff to join our team based at our Service in Hatfield Woodhouse, Doncaster on a permanent, part time contract.
There are various part time options designed to suit your circumstances and fit around you, these include a 16-hour post, a 20-hour post, a 25-hour post and a 30-hour post.
The posts are negotiable i.e. if you would prefer a 10 hour post or just weekend work this is something that the manager is happy to explore with you
The service where you will be working is inviting, happy and bubbly, it is clean and well-funded and supports the 3 men to achieve whatever is important to them.
If you have never done this kind of job before then there will be lots to learn, but the caring side comes from you and should be natural, everything else can be taught.
A distinct benefit of working within this team is the rota, we have implement a rolling rota on a 4 weekly basis meaning that you will be able to plan ahead with the added bonus of incorporating regular weekends off, this would most likely be every other weekend off which has proved to be highly popular across the team.
There is also the added benefit that some of the team have opted for which is to compete their hours over 4 days some weeks giving them the ability to enjoy more valuable time with loved ones
There are a mixture of shifts between 7am and 9pm. The successful applicants will be expected to meet the criteria of the occasional 7am start
There are seven sleep in shifts per week where you stay overnight and are paid at a premium. We are mindful that sleep-in shifts are not for everyone therefor sleep-in shifts are not compulsory.
So if you want to work with a supportive team that are more like a family, who will work with you to ensure a flexible rota for everyone, feel appreciated by an understanding manager, look forward to coming to work to support 3 men to be happy then please apply!
What does a Support Worker do?
As a Support Worker you will be expected to provide an outstanding level of support that will enormously contribute to the people we support, living a more comfortable, dignified, liberated and happy life.
- Personal care – Will need support to get ready for the day –I.e. showering, dressing, medication administration.
- Supporting to live independently – budget management, paying bills, house work, organising appointments and cooking healthy meals.
- Excellent communication skills/relationship building – support to understand the world around them and promoting positive relationships.
- Community & Social Inclusion- supporting individuals to access and participate in their local community and social events to promote life skills and individuality.
- All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
Benefits
As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.
- 22 days holiday plus bank holidays increasing to 24 days with effect from April 2023
- Annual leave increases with long service up to 27 days per year 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 supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras
- 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
About Mencap
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 meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist.
You’ll make new friends and feel inspired to reach your potential. We will ask a lot of you - but you’ll get back so much more. With us, it is never ‘just a job’.
In return for your hard work and passion, we can give you real meaning and purpose in your work.
