Support Worker - 20hrs - Bedlington

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Female Support Workers to join our incredible team in Bedlington, Northumberland.

As a Female 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. 

We are looking to grow our team of dedicated, caring, enthusiastic and friendly support workers to work with three ladies in the Bedlington and Ashington areas.

We support two ladies with learning disabilities who share a bungalow in Bedlington. One lady requires a lot of personal care support, while the other requires minimum amount. They both receive 1:1 support therefore for the majority of each day there are two staff members on shift. From 8pm each night there is one person on shift which includes sleep over support. Each of these ladies have their own different hobbies. Both ladies like to access the local community on a daily basis and go out for tea and coffee. One lady loves to collect items and enjoys annual holidays in the UK.

We also provide enabling support (25 hours per week) for one lady who lives in Ashington. We support her with her finances, help with weekly shopping, meal planning and cooking. One lady loves shopping, visiting charity shops and socialising. 

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: 

·      Part-time: 20 hours

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!

There is also a sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70.