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Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Female Support Workers to join our incredible team in Buckfastleigh & Newton Abbot.

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.

Personal care, medication support, finance support, food and hygiene with SALT, challenging behaviour, all aspects of day to day support. Day trips, gym, holidays, horse riding.

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:

· Full-time

· Part-time: flexible hours based on availability

Shift times:

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

Working every other weekend is required.

There is also a sleep-ins which are a contractual requirement although not guaranteed, where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £64.20

*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.

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.

JOB ID: 36149

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