Support Worker, Healthcare Nursing

Overview

This role requires you to be a driver, and hold a full UK driving licence. Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in Aberystwyth.

• 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.
• From assisting with daily activities to providing emotional support, you’ll play a vital role in their life.

• 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.

Part-time: contract sizes available from 16 to 34 hours

Days:
Between 07:00-22:00

There is also a non contractual sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70

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!

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

Job

We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation and we particularly welcome and encourage disabled applicants and those from the Black and Asian communities to apply for the role as they are under-represented within the workforce.

Please note:

This position does not meet the minimum salary requirements for a Health and Care visa under the UK Skilled Worker route, as set by the Home Office. Therefore, although Mencap is a licensed sponsor, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are not able to support new visa applications or sponsorship requests for this vacancy.

Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated. Our benefits package offers 24 days of paid holiday (excluding bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings.

For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document and the below link with all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!

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