Support Worker
About the company
Join Heart of England Mencap and help people with learning disabilities lead fulfilling lives where they can thrive and reach their full potential.
Our customers require 24-hour support and enjoy active, fulfilling lives. They love music, food, spending time in the community and getting outdoors.
At Heart of England Mencap, we foster an inclusive and supportive culture where every individual is valued, respected and empowered to grow. We invest in our people through training, development opportunities and ongoing support.
Your tasks
About the Role Working as part of a friendly and experienced team, you will support customers with all aspects of daily living while promoting independence, choice and wellbeing.
Responsibilities may include
- Supporting customers with personal care and daily living tasks
- Helping customers access the local community and take part in activities they enjoy
- Supporting customers to prepare meals and manage finances
- Administering medication and providing health-related support
- Supporting customers to achieve their personal goals
- Providing specialist support, including stoma care, intermittent catheterisation and epilepsy management following full training
Requirements
We're looking for caring and enthusiastic Support Workers to join our dedicated team in Hampton Magna, supporting customers in their shared home.
- Due to female customer personal needs, we are only recruiting Females at this time.
- Previous care experience
- A Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care is desirable but not essential
- A caring, positive and reliable approach
- A willingness to learn and develop
- Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including sleep-ins and weekends
- A full UK driving licence is essential
- You enjoy being active and supporting customers with community activities
What we offer
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Extensive training and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders
- High street and online retailer discounts (Blue Light Card)
- Refer a Friend scheme
- Long service awards
- Sick pay
- Life assurance scheme
- Staff recognition awards
Other
Support Worker – Learning Disabilities · Location: Hampton Magna, near Warwick · Hours: Full time and part time opportunities available *Contract: Permanent Salary: £** 12.88 per hour
Shift Patterns Flexibility is essential as support is provided 24 hours a day.
Weekdays & Weekends shifts required.
Typical shifts include
- 7:00am–3:00pm
- 3:00pm–10:00pm
- 7:00am–10:00pm
- 10:00pm–7:00am (Sleep-in shifts)
Please note: We do not offer sponsorship for this vacancy.