Support Worker - Penzance, Cornwall

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We are looking for Compassionate and caring Support Workers to join our Service based in Penzance, Cornwall. We have full time and Part time opportunities on a permanent basis .

Are you looking for a fulfilling job that matches your interests and passions? Look no further than our support worker position! We’re seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual who shares a love for playing football, creating arts and crafts, swimming, taking leisurely walks, exploring new travel destinations, and pampering oneself.

As a support worker, you’ll have the chance to engage in activities that you and the 10 amazing adults with learning disabilities you’ll be working with all enjoy. Whether it’s playing football on the weekends, creating stunning works of art during arts and crafts sessions, swimming laps in the pool, or taking scenic walks around the neighborhood, you’ll always have an opportunity to connect with the people you’ll be supporting.

Additionally, you’ll be able to share in their excitement for discovering new travel destinations and unwinding with pampering sessions. You’ll provide the emotional support and encouragement they need to develop important life skills, build strong relationships, and achieve their goals.

As a Support Worker, flexibility is key for both yourself and for the service, you may be required to work a variety of different shifts throughout the week, including mornings, evenings, sleep ins and weekends ( 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 ). The best thing about flexibility is it is a two-way street, while we may require that you work a variety of shifts, we also understand that you’ll have your own commitments and we will try to factor this into our rotas.

This is an incredibly rewarding job that provides ample opportunities for personal growth and development. You’ll be part of a team that’s committed to making a positive impact on the world, while also doing what you love.

So if you’re passionate about football, arts and crafts, swimming, walking, travel, and pampering, we invite you to join our team and help us change lives for the better!

What does a Support Worker do?

Responsibilities

As a Support Worker you will be expected to provide an outstanding level of support that will help to ensure 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.
• Excellent communication skills and R elationship building – supporting the people we support to understand the world around them and promoting positive relationships.
• Community & Social Inclusion - s upporting individuals to access and participate in their local community and s ocial 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 . 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!

• All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
  
  

Job ID 30079

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
• 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.

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