We are recruiting for full time and part time support workers for our registered service in Winterton, Norfolk. The roles are ideally for full time 37.5 hours per week or part time 30 hours per week
You will be required to work a variety of shifts on a rota basis, which includes weekends and bank holidays. The shifts vary from early to late (usually ranging from 7am to 10pm) and include sleep ins (sleep ins are when you stay the night at the service and sleep in the staff room). This service also has waking night staff. You may be asked if you can cover shifts in other services as well. You will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £61.20 for any sleep in shifts carried out. The payment for sleep ins is non-contractual.
About the Service
There are currently four adults with learning disabilities living here, and you will be supporting them in their daily lives to live as independently as they can and to achieve their goals!
There are a range of different activities offered to suit everyone - swimming, gardening, going out to clubs, socialising, eating out with friends, listening to music, and enjoying different sensory activities. Trips out are also popular - visiting sights, museums, and going to the theatre. Trips that have been booked include Madam Tussauds, the London Eye, the Harry Potter tour at Warner Bros in London, and the Christmas pantomime! In addition, one of the people who lives here loves gaming on his PlayStation.
Location - Winterton is a wonderful village located along the stunning Norfolk coast, offering many beautiful walks. Perhaps you will join one of the people we support for a walk along one of Norfolk’s finest beaches and then a hot drink at one of the local cafés? We are also not far from Great Yarmouth which hosts many attractions such as The Pleasure Beach, Sea Life Centre, and amazing beaches!
the service is currently working on a planned closure with the intention to move to a different location. a property in caister- on-sea has been found. the service will be moving there at the end of the summer
Does it sound like you are the person we are looking for? If YES - Apply now!
What does a Support Worker do?
As a Support Worker you will be expected to provide an outstanding level of support that will help to ensure the people we support live a more comfortable, dignified, liberated and happy life. You will have excellent communication skills and be a naturally caring and patient personality. Typical responsibilities may include:
- Supporting people to live independently – budget management, paying bills, housework, organising appointments and cooking delicious healthy meals.
- Excellent communication skills and Relationship building – supporting the people we support to understand the world around them and promoting positive relationships.
- Community & Social Inclusion - supporting individuals to access and participate in their local community and social events to promote life skills and individuality.
- Personal care - helping people to get ready for the day.This may include prompting the people we support to take their medication and assisting with bathing, showering and using the bathroom.Not all Support Worker roles include high levels of personal care.
Have you thought about working for Mencap?
Mencap is a leader in providing excellent support to people with a learning disability. Our vision is a world where people with a learning disability are valued equally, listened to and included.
Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something really meaningful. Everything we do at Mencap keeps the people we support at the centre of what we do. To find out a bit more about what life as a Support Worker is like, please click here to watch a short video.
With us, it’s never ‘just a job’. In return for your hard work and passion you can find real and meaningful work experience, access to some excellent benefits alongside our competitive pay. Click here to find out more about our Mencap benefits.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles with us. To find out more about the scheme please visit the directgov website.
At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace and we intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do. We welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us. Together we are Mencap!
Mencap are strongly encouraging all our colleagues to have the Covid-19 vaccine as a way to help protect each other and the people we support.
No two days are ever the same, sometimes they may be challenging but they will always positive so click apply now to be considered!
- All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
Job ID: 28555