Female Support Worker - Portishead

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It’s magical to make a difference to other people’s lives and work within a family of dedicated colleagues. Join us and experience the Magic of Mencap every day.
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!
In Portishead we support three ladies at our supported living service. You will be supporting them to live independently and supporting them to access and participate in their local community, whilst providing excellent care by being attentive, reliable and supporting them to live the lives they want to live.
All three ladies are social butterflies who love to be out and about joining in lots of activities and regular day trips out. They all lead a busy lifestyle with work and volunteering commitments that they attend during the week. Everyday is different, which is what is great about being a Support Worker at our service in Portishead.
This role could be for you if you;
Have a caring and patient nature
Have excellent communication and listening skills
Great problem-solving skills
Follow the Mencap values which are passionate, inclusive, brave, positive and kind
Flexible with picking up shifts which include mornings, afternoons, evenings and sleep ins.
Enjoy doing fun filled activitiesWe have various hours available and experience isn’t essential for this position as we will provide full training. Drivers are preferred however not essential.
Mencap offers flexible hours and shifts, holiday buying options and fantastic benefits through Mencap Extras in addition to full training, development opportunities and more alongside the job satisfaction of making a positive impact to people with a learning disability in Portishead. Chose Mencap as your next step and help us create the Magic of Mencap.
Interviews will be held weekly and you can contact Emma Willis on (phone number removed) for more information or to apply today!
* Due to the nature of this service, we are looking for female only applicants.  This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.
 
Vacancy ID: 30353

Benefits
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.
24 days holiday plus bank holidays
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
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
Access to award winning training and development
£500 Refer a friend scheme And many more!
*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