Support Worker - Roche - 36 Hrs Per Week

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Support Worker – Roche – 36 hrs per week - Must be able to drive
The people we support enjoy a range of activities from annual holidays to going to the theatre and cinema. One person we support has recently been surfing with the Wave Project. We rely on good communication within the team to ensure good outcomes for the people we support. Our team share ideas to ensure they are supported by the rest of the team. We have a long standing staff team with a huge amount of experience and knowledge. We enjoy a team that supports each other so they can be the best they can at supporting but also to enjoy your work and create a positive environment for the people that live there.
You will do everything from supporting people with their daily living tasks with things like finances, administering medicines, cooking and supporting them to live the lives they want to live. The people we support enjoy accessing their community to participate in their favourite activities, including: shopping, swimming and watching a movie at the local cinema. You will work in a team focused on delivering the absolute best care and support, where everyone understands exactly what needs to happen to get the best results – this is where the magic really happens.
Be a reliable presence during evening and weekends, engaging individuals in meaningful activities and helping them maintain routines. Sleep in support is also required, ensuring the safety and comfort of individuals while they sleep.
In return, Mencap offers flexible hours, annual leave buying options and fantastic benefits through Mencap Extras in addition to full training, development opportunities to help you excel in your role. Alongside the job satisfaction of making a positive impact to people with a learning disability in Frome.
Chose Mencap to help shape a brighter, inclusive future for individuals with a leaning disability.
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
- Pension contributions into NEST Scheme on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings
- Death in service life cover for a nominated beneficiary under our life assurance scheme
- Loans for debt consolidation, bikes, computers and phones when you have been with us for 6 months
- Interest free season ticket loans
- 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. Find out more here https://vimeo.com/272326041/ac6fdbd7b9
- Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
- Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
- Quarterly award scheme and recognition at every 5 years through our YouRock program
- Access to award winning training and development
*T&C's apply based on contract
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About Mencap
At Mencap we work in partnership with people with a learning disability. We do this by providing high quality, flexible services that support people, including young adults, to live as independently as possible in their own homes and in the community.
Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist.
You’ll make new friends and feel inspired to reach your potential. We will ask a lot of you - but you’ll get back so much more. With us, it is never ‘just a job’.
In return for your hard work and passion, we can give you real meaning and purpose in your work.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme