Support Worker, Mental Health Job at Plymouth Full Time NEW

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking a passionate Support Worker to join our incredible team in Portsmouth. We have permanent a full time position available, 37.5 hours per week. This is an exciting and varied role where no two days are the same. Youll be delivering high-quality, flexible support to individuals with learning disabilitieshelping them live as independently as possible and enjoy fulfilling, meaningful lives.

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. Contract options:
Full time: 37.5 hours per week Days:
Between 07:30-21:00 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! There is also a sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70. At Mencap, were passionate about finding the right people to support those we care for.

We interview frequently and may appoint before the closing date, so we encourage early applications
* All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references. Job  Benefits 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 About Mencap 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’re here to 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. Its 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. Were 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 youre applying for.