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Support Worker - Ipswich

Employer
Mencap
Location
Ipswich, Suffolk
Salary
£8.07 per hour- excellent benefits
Closing date
8 Feb 2019

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Sector
Charity & Voluntary Work, Social Care
Hours
Full Time
Flexibility
Set hours
Contract Type
Permanent

Job Details

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 really meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You’ll have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist.

You’ll make new friends and feel inspired to reach your potential. We’ll ask a lot of you - but you’ll get back so much more. With us, it’s never ‘just a job’.

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

Job Advert

Calling all Support Workers in the IPSWICH area!

Mencap want to hear from you TODAY!!

We are currently recruiting for full time and part time Support Workers at one of our services near to Maidenhall & Bourne park in the IP2 post code!

Interested ?

We are holding interviews ASAP!

Want to know more about the day to day life of a Support Worker?

As a Support Worker you will be expected to provide an outstanding level of care that will enormously contribute to the people we support, living a more comfortable, dignified, independent and happy life.

This will include:

Personal care – helping people to get ready for the day and assisting with bathing, showering and using the bathroom.

Administering medications, helping out with house work, organising appointment’s and cooking delicious healthy meals.

Excellent communication skills - an ability to be able to adapt your manner in how you speak to make the information understood by all of the people that you will be supporting.

The people you will be caring for all have different hobbies and interests and the right person for this role will hopefully enjoy trying new things and going out into the community… whether it be a morning down at the local ponds, fishing, a shopping trip into town, or a mini break away for a few days… no two days are the same!!

Working hours

The general shift patterns include but not limited to 7:00am – 2pm, 2pm – 10.00pm and waking night shifts are from 10:00pm – 7:00am.

Please note these shift patterns may differ slightly throughout the services, nevertheless this would always be communicated in a timely manner.

The great thing about this opportunity is anybody can do it as we provide ALL of our staff with training and support!

Ready to start your career with Mencap? Click “Apply” today.

*An enhanced DBS will be required for each successful candidate, paid for by Mencap (T&Cs apply)

 

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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.

  • 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 super markets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencapextras
  • 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

Company

Mencap is the leading voice of learning disability. Everything we do is about valuing and supporting people with a learning disability, and their families and carers. We work with people with a learning disability to change laws, challenge prejudice and support them to live their lives as they choose.

 

As you’ll know, ever since we were founded back in 1946 we’ve been helping to change society for the better, fighting for equality for people with a learning disability.

 

Our vision 

Our vision is a world where people with a learning disability are valued equally, listened to and included. Our challenge, alongside people with a learning disability and their families, is to make this world a reality.

Right now, people with a learning disability face inequalities in every area of life. We need to tackle the issues head on through tireless campaigning and the delivery of high quality support and services to the people who need us.  

 

Our mission

Our mission is to change society’s attitudes, influence people who shape policy and practice, and to empower and directly support more individuals to lead fulfilled lives. Our big plan is divided into five priorities. These are the areas of life we want to have the biggest impact on, the areas where there is the most need to see change for the better.

  1. Raising awareness and changing attitudes
  2. Making a difference to the lives of people with a learning disability here and now
  3. Supporting friendships and relationships
  4. Improving health for people with a learning disability
  5. Giving children the best start in life.
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