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ROYAL MENCAP SOCIETY
23,810 per year (pro rata)
Boston
Full-time

Mencap are looking for caring and reliable Support Workers to join our team in Boston. This role involves working across two services that support adults with complex needs, and we are looking for someone with experience in care and in supporting people with challenging behaviours.

As a Support Worker with Mencap, you will play an important part in helping people live happy, independent and meaningful lives. Your role will include supporting people with personal care, following SALT assessments and communication guidance and carrying out safe manual handling tasks. You will also help people to access the local community, whether that’s going to day centres, enjoying coffee and cake, playing bingo or taking a trip to the cinema.

You will be supporting individuals with managing their finances, completing household tasks, building confidence and independence at home and in the community, accompanying the people we support to their medical appointments and more.

This role requires someone who is confident, patient and passionate about supporting people in a respectful, person-centred way. We are recruiting for full time, part time and relief contracts and you will need be flexible, as shifts can vary from 7am/9am and finish at 10pm, Sleep-ins and weekend working are part of the rota also.

Working with Mencap means joining a supportive, friendly team where you can grow your skills, develop your career and make a real difference every day.

If you want a role that is rewarding, varied and full of purpose, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to start your journey with Mencap.

 

Job ID 35161

Please note: This position does not meet the minimum salary requirements for a Health and Care visa under the UK Skilled Worker route, as set by the Home Office. Therefore, although Mencap is a licensed sponsor, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are not able to support new visa applications or sponsorship requests for this vacancy.