Support Worker - Thetford
Posted 10/07/2024 by Mencap
Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in Foxglove, Thetford.
As a Support Worker, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. You will be working with a diverse group of people, each with their own unique abilities and needs.
At Foxglove we support 4 individuals by upholding our Values which are, Passionate, Kind, Brave, Inclusive and Positivity.
The role involves supporting Four individuals ranging from the ages of 30 to 70, with all elements of their life, from personal care to supporting someone to live a meaningful and fulfilled life.
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.
- Full-time: 37.5 hrs
- Part time: various
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: Between 07:00-22:00 AND
- Sleep-ins: 22:00-07:00
*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
Benefits
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.
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.
- Type:
- Permanent
- Start Date:
- 10/07/2024
- Contract Length:
- N/A
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- Job Reference:
- 32113 (MENB006461)
- Job ID:
- 221978648
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