Support Workers - Nottingham

We are looking for people to join our Service in Nottingham City Centre on a permanent, part time basis (20 hours per week).

Shifts will be spread across mornings, afternoons, evenings and sleep ins, weekends and bank holidays.Flexibility is a must as you will need to be available to work across various locations with differing shifts. You will also need to sleep in as required, payment for sleep ins is competitive and compliant with National Living Wage requirements.

We are not just a support service; we are an “Outstanding” support service! This is your opportunity to join us and experience working with a dynamic, motivated and well-led team.

We want enthusiastic individual’s to join and work with us to provide great support to people with learning disabilities who live in their own homes. We provide support to individuals who live together in shared houses and also to people that live on their own.

We want to employ someone that believes having a learning disability should not stop people having the chance to live life to the max. You need to be motivated and believe you can work to change things. We have changed people’s lives for the better and have been rated as an outstanding service in our CQC inspections.

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: 24688

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

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.