Support Worker – Princes Risborough

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Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in Princes Risborough.

We have 2 Supported Living services where 5 adults who have Learning Disabilities share their homes and enjoy a great life. As a Support Worker, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of these individuals. Each person has their own unique abilities and needs and you will be supporting them to live the life they choose.

What we’re looking for:

• A genuine passion for supporting others.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• A positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.
• Being able to reduce social isolation of people with a learning disability.
• Being able to increase the independence and confidence of individuals with a learning disability.
• Enabling the people with a learning disability to fully access their local communities.

Contract options:

• Full-time: 37.5 hrs
• Part-time: flexible hours based on availability

Shift times:

All our services are 24hr care. We prepare the rotas at least 4 weeks in advance so you can still plan your personal and social life!

• Days: 8-6pm, 3pm-8pm, 11am-6pm
• Sleep-ins: 14:00 – 14:30
• There is also a sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £62.45.

Why join Mencap?

• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) + a variety of benefits including pension and holiday buying options.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.

Join us at Mencap and be part of a team that believes in equality, diversity, and inclusion. Together, we can create a brighter future for individuals with learning disabilities and empower them to break down any barriers they may face.

Important information for applicants: please note, this position is not suitable for anyone who is looking to obtain sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa or currently holds a Skilled Worker Visa and is looking to switch sponsorship to a new employer. This is due to the fact the salary rate for this position does not meet the UKVI’s current minimum annual salary threshold requirements for sponsorship. If you are resident in the UK and do not require sponsorship we would love to hear from you!

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

Job ID: 33062

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