Support Worker

Support Worker – Learning Disabilities
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:
7:00am–3:00pm
3:00pm–10:00pm
7:00am–10:00pm
10:00pm–7:00am (Sleep-in shifts)
About You
Due to female customer personal needs, we are only recruiting Females at this time.
Previous care experience
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
You enjoy being active and supporting customers with community activities
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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