Job Description

We are looking to recruit a Female Support Worker for our services in Bedlington. We will accept applicants who are looking for full or part time Support Worker Positions.

We support 2 ladies with learning disabilities in a supported living service in Bedlington - each have their own bungalow. We also provide enabling support (25 hours per week) for 1 lady who lives in Ashington.

We are looking to grow our team of dedicated, caring, enthusiastic and friendly support worker to work with all 3 ladies.

Being a support worker isn\'t just about making day to day life it\'s about having fun! Each of these ladies have their own different hobbies. One lady loves to collect items and enjoys annual holidays to Spain. One lady loves to go out on a daily basis, shopping, dining and attending music lessons. One lady loves shopping, visiting charity shops and socialising.

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.

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!

We have immediate opportunities to provide support workers to provide vital support to people with a learning disability through this tough time. We\'re recruiting full time, part time permanent and bank Support Workers across the UK now!

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\'s never \'just a job\'. In return for your hard work and passion you can find real and meaningful work experience, access to some amazing 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 the direct gov website.

No two days are never the same, sometimes they may be challenging but always positive so click apply now to be considered!

For further information please ring the Service Manager, Lynne, on 07947 274214.

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

Job ID 29669

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
• 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.

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