Support Workers Peterborough, England
Job description
Job Advert
We are looking for support workers to join
a potential new service within Mencap in Peterborough
We currently have an opportunity within Peterborough to support a young female to live independently within the community with support 24/7 and overnight with a sleep-in.
If you are new to working in care or looking to expand your knowledge and learn new skills this might just be the role for you! You will be joining a service that also covers the wider Peterborough area where you will be working alongside a fantastic team of friendly support workers who will help to ensure, you are welcomed and receive a full induction to be, supported within your new role.
So if you want to work with a supportive team that are more like a family than work colleagues, feel appreciated by an understanding manager, and want to look forward to coming into work every day to make a real difference in the lives of the people we support then please click apply now to be considered!
You will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £61.20 for any sleep-in shifts carried out. The payment for sleep ins is non-contractual.
About the Service
Mencap are looking to start supporting a new individual in Peterborough and to build a positive relationship with her and the family. Additionally, you will be required to support with going out into the local community and supporting her with independence skills whilst creating a positive relationship with the support network that would be around her.
Ideally candidates that can drive are required and you should have the necessary skills or be able to learn manual handling practices.
She loves to be listened to and have a voice in all aspects of her life. Whilst remaining safe and free from harm through general support and encouragement.
What does a Support Worker do?
As a Support Worker you will be expected to provide an outstanding level of support that will help to ensure that the people we support live a more comfortable, dignified, liberated and happy life. You will have excellent communication skills and be a naturally caring and patient personality. Typical responsibilities may include:
Supporting people to live independently – budget management, paying bills, housework, organising appointments and cooking delicious healthy meals.
Relationship building – supporting the people we 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.
Personal care - helping people to get ready for the day. This may include prompting the people we support to take their medication and assisting with bathing, showering and using the bathroom. Not all Support Worker roles include high levels of personal care.
Have you thought about working for Mencap?
Mencap is a leader in providing excellent support to people with a learning disability. Our vision is a world where people with a learning disability are valued equally, listened to and included.
Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something really, meaningful. Everything we do at Mencap keeps the people we support at the centre of what we do.
With us, it is never ‘just a job’. In return for your hard work and passion, you can find real and meaningful work experience, access to some excellent benefits alongside our competitive pay.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles with us. To find out more about the scheme please visit. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles with us. To find out more about the scheme please visit the directgov website.
At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace and we intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do. We welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us. Together we are Mencap!
No two days are ever the same, sometimes they may be challenging but they will always positive so click apply now to be considered!
- All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
Job ID 29645
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.
- 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
- 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. Find out more here https://vimeo.com/272326041/ac6fdbd7b9
- 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
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.
