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We are looking for a Support Worker to join one of our Services in Llangennech on a full time (37.5 hours a week) basis. Shifts will be spread across mornings, afternoons, evenings and sleep ins, weekends and bank holidays.We can be flexible with the number of hours offered and will consider applications from all interested candidates.
You must be able to drive and have knowledge of the wider area as part of the support you provide will include driving our Residents mobility cars. So you must have a full UK or EU driving licence and be 21 or over. Ideally, you will also have access to your own car as there is limited public transport to the Services.
About our Services
We are three adults who share a home. We like lots of different activities: sports, shopping, going out to eat, baking and cooking, going on holiday and visiting the beach. We work and play on our computers and phones. We do art courses and bike ability.
Some of us can speak, others are non-verbal. We hope that someone else will come to live with us soon.
Our services all provide support throughout the day and night. At the moment we have a variety of day shifts, such as 8am to 8pm, 8am to 10pm, 12 to 7pm and 8:30 to 10pm. We find that our staff prefer to have long shifts as they can then have more rest days. There are also waking night shifts and sleep ins.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:
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, or email [email protected] for further details.*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
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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.