Support Worker Learning Disabilities Hampton Magna

Job description

Support Worker Learning Disabilities Hampton Magna
Location: Hampton Magna, near Warwick
Hours: Full time and part time opportunities available
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £12.88 per hour

Join Heart of England Mencap and help people with learning disabilities lead fulfilling lives where they can thrive and reach their full potential.

We're looking for caring and enthusiastic Support Workers to join our dedicated team in Hampton Magna, supporting customers in their shared home.

Our customers require 24-hour support and enjoy active, fulfilling lives. They love music, food, spending time in the community and getting outdoors.

At Heart of England Mencap, we foster an inclusive and supportive culture where every individual is valued, respected and empowered to grow. We invest in our people through training, development opportunities and ongoing support.

About the Role
Working as part of a friendly and experienced team, you will support customers with all aspects of daily living while promoting independence, choice and wellbeing.
Responsibilities may include:

• Supporting customers with personal care and daily living tasks
• Helping customers access the local community and take part in activities they enjoy
• Supporting customers to prepare meals and manage finances
• Administering medication and providing health-related support
• Supporting customers to achieve their personal goals
• Providing specialist support, including stoma care, intermittent catheterisation and epilepsy management following full training

Shift Patterns
Flexibility is essential as support is provided 24 hours a day.
Weekdays & Weekends shifts required.
Typical shifts include:

• 7:00am3:00pm
• 3:00pm10:00pm
• 7:00am10:00pm
• 10:00pm7:00am (Sleep-in shifts)

About You

• Previous care experience is preferred
• A Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care is desirable but not essential
• A caring, positive and reliable approach
• A willingness to learn and develop
• Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including sleep-ins and weekends
• A full UK driving licence is essential; the ability to drive both manual and automatic vehicles is highly desirable
• You enjoy being active and supporting customers with community activities

Full training is provided because great care comes from the HEART.

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Extensive training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders
• High street and online retailer discounts (Blue Light Card)
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Long service awards
• Sick pay
• Life assurance scheme
• Staff recognition awards

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: We do not offer sponsorship for this vacancy.

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Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Warwick

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£12.00 Per Hour

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English