Support Worker- Bury St Edmunds - Ref: 27120

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Do you have positive values that you would like to bring to work and really make a difference?

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can support people to reach their full potential and gain independent lives?

We are looking for Support Workers to join our team in Bury St Edmunds! No experience is needed just a can-do attitude! We will ensure you receive all the required training to become a valued member of our team.

We have Full-time, Part-time, and bank hours/Relief contractsso there are options to fit around all schedules. We also have roles open for weekend work only or those seeking night work. What shift suits you?

Typical shift times are 07:00 am – 14:00 pm, 14:00 pm – 22:00 pm, and then waking nights 22:00 pm – 07:00 am. Our Rotas are arranged 4 weeks in advance so you can plan your social life well ahead. Our Services also require colleagues to sleep in to ensure the people we are supporting are safe. What’s a sleep-in? ‘Sleep-in shifts’ are those where workers are required to sleep at a residence overnight with the possibility of waking to provide care.

You will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £60.00 for any sleep-in shifts carried out (moving to £61.20 from April 1st 2023)

If you choose to work at Mencap, you will be involved in the day to day lives of the people that we support. You will need to provide an outstanding service that enables a more comfortable, dignified and happy life for the people we support. Click here to find out more!Typical duties may include:

• Supporting people to live independently – budgeting, paying bills, housework, arranging appointments and cooking delicious healthy meals.
• Excellent communication skills and Relationship building– supporting the people we support to be aware of the world around them and promoting positive relationships.
• Community & Social Inclusion - supporting persons to access and join 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.

If you feel as though you’re looking for a new job role where everyday is different, we would love to hear from you!

Interviews take place every week, either online or face-to-face!

To find out more information or to apply over the telephone please call Omar on 01733 873840.

*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’.

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.

In return for your hard work and passion, we can give you real meaning and purpose in your work.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £10.63 per hour

Work Location: On the road