We are recruiting for Male* Support Workers, who are also drivers, in our established service in Trimley St Martin, Felixstowe.

This is an interesting and varied role supporting 4 males who live together in a shared accommodation setting.

The individuals at this service are all in aged between 20 - 50 years, and have a range of needs that include learning disabilities, Autism, ADHD, OCD and other support needs to live as independently as possible.

Typical working times for a Support Workers include, but not limited to, 07:30 - 15:30, 14:30 - 22:00 and a sleep in shift is 22:00 - 07:00. We are able to offer a part time role at present - 22.5 hours per week.

You would be required to do 1 sleep in shift per week and 2 out of 3 weekends would be required.

The people we support at the Trimley service are very independent and like to go out and about a lot. They like to go to out into the community to go shopping, out for meals, bowling, sensory led activities and swimming, all of these activities are supported by the Support Workers. You will be taking the people we support out into the community, so having a full UK Driving Licence is essential for this role

Working as a Support Worker isn't like any other job. The role of a Support Worker is varied, sometimes challenging but greatly rewarding. It's about giving as little or as much support required by each individual to enable then to achieve the things that are important to them and live life as they choose.

*Due to the requirements of this role, we are only recruiting Male Support Workers as it is a genuine occupational requirement.

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

Job ID: 17034

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.

- 20 days holiday (excluding 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