Female Support Worker - Chippenham, Wiltshire

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It’s magical to make a difference to other people’s lives and work within a family of dedicated colleagues. Join us and experience the Magic of Mencap every day. We are looking for permanent, part time female Support Worker (30 hours per week) in our Chippenham Services.
In Chippenham we support 11 people in total aged between 18-65. You will be supporting them to live independently and supporting them to access and participate in their local community, whilst providing excellent care by being attentive, reliable and supporting them to live the lives they want to live.
All the people we support  love to be out and about joining in lots of activities and regular day trips out. They all lead a busy lifestyle with work and volunteering commitments that they attend during the week. Everyday is different, which is what is great about being a Support Worker at our independent living services in Chippenham. 
This role could be for you if you;

• Have a caring and patient nature
• Have excellent communication and listening skills
• Great problem-solving skills
• Follow the Mencap values which are passionate, inclusive, brave, positive and kind
• Flexible with picking up shifts which include mornings, afternoons, evenings and sleep ins.
• Enjoy doing fun filled activities

Shifts run between the hours of 7am and 10pm.. There is also a sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £62.45
Mencap offers flexible hours and shifts, holiday buying options and fantastic benefits through Mencap Extras in addition to full training, development opportunities and more alongside the job satisfaction of making a positive impact to people with a learning disability in Portishead. Chose Mencap as your next step and help us create the Magic of Mencap.
 
 
* 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.
 
Vacancy ID: 31390
Benefits
As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.

• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Annual leave increases with long service up to 27 days per year plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme
• Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed
• Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras
• Access to award winning training and development
• £500 Refer a friend scheme 

And many more!
*T&C's apply based on contract
About Mencap
Join us at Mencap and be part of a team that believes in equality, diversity, and inclusion. Together, we can create a brighter future for individuals with learning disabilities and empower them to break down any barriers they may face.
Mencap vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with learning disabilities.