Female Support Worker Driver

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Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Female Support Worker to join our incredible team in Redruth.

DRIVER ESSENTIAL FOR THIS ROLE

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.

• Daily activities can include carriage driving, dance classes, volunteering jobs, walks along the beach, café trips, power boating, swimming.
• We support 4 people within one household who all get along very well, with a range of different support required.

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.
• This role requires you to be a driver.

Contract options
:

• Part-time: 25 hours

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
• Sleep-ins: 22:00-07:00

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

* 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.

JOB

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.