Support Worker in Stalbridge – Various hours available

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.

What does a Support Worker do?

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

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

Supporting people to live independently – budget management, paying bills, house work, organising appointments and cooking delicious healthy meals.

Excellent communication skills/relationship building – supporting the person 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.

We have an exciting opportunity for you. Mencap are looking for Support Workers to join our team in Stalbridge in helping to enhance the lives of people with a learning disability. You will be supporting people in their own homes and in all aspects of their lives.

Stalbridge community support consists of 1 gentleman who lives within his own home and Mencap support staff provide 24 hr support within his environment. This involves lone working, sleep in shifts which are paid at an enhanced rate.  We also support 6 other individuals within their own homes who all live in the surrounding area. 

The role of a Support Worker can be challenging, varied and rewarding.  You will enable the people we support to achieve their goals and ambitions. Duties will include providing support with cooking or preparing meals, managing finances, personal care, attending health appointments or going out into the community.  As support workers we will do whatever possible to meet the needs and requirements of the people we support.

You don’t need a CV full of qualifications but you will be a self-motivated and dedicated person with a fun and imaginative approach. If you can work in a people orientated role, are a caring person who enjoys enabling people to achieve their life goals and aspirations, join us now – together we can change the world for people with a learning disability and their families.

Various hours are available, working times are on a rota basis with shifts spread across the weekdays, weekends and bank holidays and will include mornings, afternoons, evenings and sleep ins.  Whatever hours you’re available we have something that will meet your needs, as well has enhancing the lives of the people we support.

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 visitthe directgov website.

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

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

Job ID : 20981