Support Worker Wigan, England
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Both ladies love doing colouring and arts and craft and enjoy music, watching dancing and football. We are looking to recruit a variety of contracts 12, 24 or 36 hours.
Looking for a meaningful job where you can make a real difference in people's lives?
Consider joining Mencap, a leader in providing excellent support to people with a learning disability. Our vision is a world where everyone is valued equally, listened to, and included, and we're looking for passionate, dedicated support workers to help us achieve it.
At Mencap, we value diversity and inclusivity in our workplace, and we're committed to supporting the success of our colleagues in everything we do. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of their background or experience. Come as you are and join us in making a difference.
As a support worker, you'll play a critical role in providing outstanding support to the people we serve, helping them live more comfortable, dignified, liberated, and happy lives. Your responsibilities will include personal care, supporting independent living, building positive relationships, and promoting community and social inclusion.
At Mencap, we believe that every job should be a purposeful one, and that's why we keep the people we support at the center of everything we do. We offer competitive pay and access to some amazing benefits, as well as real and meaningful work experience that will help you grow both personally and professionally.
We're proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, and we welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles with us. To find out more about the scheme, please visit the DirectGov website.
No two days at Mencap are ever the same, and while some days may be challenging, they're always positive.
If you're ready to make a difference in people's lives and help us create a more inclusive world, click the apply button now to be considered.
- Please note that all roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
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 - helping people to get ready for the day and assisting with bathing, showering and using the bathroom.
- Supporting people to live independently – budget management, paying bills, housework, organising appointments and cooking delicious healthy meals.
- Excellent communication skills/relationship building – supporting the person 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.
Job ID: 28590
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.
- 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 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.
