Support Worker - Brighton

Overview

Job Advert:
Mencap is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to join our team in Brighton. We have permanent full time and part time positions available (37.5 hours per week). Holding a full UK driving licence is essential; you will be comfortable driving people to various destinations so they can access places they wish to go. At our Brighton service, one home is shared by 3 people and we also support 3 people who live in the community.

You will provide high-quality, flexible support to individuals with learning disabilities and autism, with complex communication needs. Your role is to help people live as independently as possible and to enjoy a great life.

• Provide high-quality, flexible support to individuals with learning disabilities and autism, with complex communication needs.
• Help people live as independently as possible and to enjoy a great life.
• Prepare rotas in advance (at least 4 weeks) so you can plan your personal and social 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.

• Contract options:
  Full time 37.5 hours per week.
• Shift times:
  All our services are 24-hour care. We prepare rotas at least 4 weeks in advance so you can still plan your personal and social life.
• Days:
  Between 07:00–22:00.
• Sleep-in option available with enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70.

• All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
• We interview frequently and may appoint before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
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Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as choice of pension schemes, 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 outlining all the benefits available to you as a member of our team.

Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives. We support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in. At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.

Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.

• Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.

• Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes.

• Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.

We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long-term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.

We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.