Part Time Support Worker

We are looking for a Support Worker to join our Service based in Sholing, Southampton on a permanent, part time basis (21 hours a week). Shifts will be spread across mornings, afternoons, evenings and sleep ins, weekends and bank holidays. You will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £62.45 for any sleep in shifts carried out. The payment for sleep ins is non-contractual. A full driving licence and access to a car for work would be an advantage. Please apply early, as the advert may close early. About our Service We are looking for a member of staff to support two mature gentlemen who live in the Sholing area. This is a 24 hour Supported Living Service. There are various shifts, including weekends and sleep-ins, which are to be covered over a 24 hour period, 7 days a week. We are looking for an honest, helpful and caring person to join our team who are able to facilitate and support with personal care, community inclusion, support with finances, cooking, cleaning and general daily living skills. 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.

• All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
Benefits Why join Mencap? · 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) + a variety of benefits including pension and holiday buying options. · Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills. · A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.

Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

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