Support Worker

Job Advert We are looking to recruit passionate Support Workers to join our dedicated team based in the Old Brampton area of Chesterfield.  We have positions available from 20 hours up to 37.5 hours. About Us Our service is a supported living home for four adults all with various needs.  As a support worker, you will be providing practical support within the home and out in the community.  Your days will vary from helping maintain their home through household tasks, budgeting and managing finances, supporting with food preparation in line with SALT guidelines, intimate personal care, monitoring healthcare needs, supporting with medication and health appointments, being the persons advocate and supporting to pursue their hobbies, interests and maintain contact with their friends.  Requirements The role of a Support Worker can be challenging at times, so it is essential to have a positive mind-set with a desire to improve the lives of those with a physical and learning disability.  You will need to be quick thinking and have a positive can-do attitude.  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. Rota and shift patterns Our shifts are on a four-week rolling rota which includes early starts, late finishes, weekends, and public holidays.  Our shift patterns are 7am to 10am, 10am to 3pm, 3pm to 9pm, 3pm to 10pm and sleep ins.  Flexibility is required due to the nature of the service and the support needs. Due to the location of the service, there is very limited public transport, nearest bus stop is a 10-minute walk away so please bear this in mind when applying for the position. We pay £11.44 per hour.  You will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £62.45 for any sleep-in shifts carried out. The payment for sleep ins is non-contractual.  Unfortunately we are not in a position currently where we can offer a sponsorship post. *All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.  Job ID 32638 Benefits  Why join Mencap? ·      24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) + a variety of benefits including pension. ·      Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills. ·      A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued. About 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.  To find out a bit more about what life as a Support Worker is like, please click here to watch a short video.  With us, it’s 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.  Click here to find out more about our Mencap benefits.  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