Support Worker - Bitterne, Southampton

We are looking for a Support Worker to join our Service based in Bitterne, Southampton on a part time
(22.5 hours a week)
basis. Shifts will be spread across mornings, afternoons, evenings and sleep ins, weekends and bank holidays.
Due to a nature of this service, we are ideally looking for applicants who hold a full, clean driving licence but this is not essential.
We are looking for a Support Worker to join our Service based in Bitterne, Southampton on a part time
(22.5 hours a week)
basis. Shifts will be spread across mornings, afternoons, evenings and sleep ins, weekends and bank holidays.
Due to a nature of this service, we are ideally looking for applicants who hold a full, clean driving licence but this is not essential.
About the Service
This role is in one
S
ervice, in which we support
four gentlemen
.
The service is
on a great bus route, that stops are within 3 minutes of the front door.
We are seeking applications from candidates who are
comfortable
with
lone working, willing to trying new things, and be out in the community with the people we support as well as in their home.
W orking with these
four gentlemen
is
incredibly
rewarding and you can see and feel the difference you make in their lives, and they have on yours.
They enjoy a range of activities, including
cooking ,
going to the cinema, going to the theatre, watching movies and TV ,
arts and crafts/colouring ,
gardening ,
taking long walks ,
feeding the birds/ducks ,
talking about history/
politics/ sports ,
visiting other cities or pla
ces outside of Southampton
and visiting museums, galleries and other historical locations
.
What does a Support Worker do?
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 Relationship building
– supporting the people we support to understand the world around them and promoting positive relationships.
Community & Social Inclusion
- supporting individuals to access and participate in their local community and social 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!
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.
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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