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Location

Wrexham, Wales | United Kingdom

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Job description

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We are looking to recruit passionate, committed and enthusiastic Support Workers to deliver vital support to people with a learning disability at our Service based in Wrexham on a part-time basis (25 hours per week).
As a Support Worker, flexibility is key as you may be required to work a variety of different shifts. You should have the ability to work flexibly across weekdays, weekends and bank holidays. Shifts will be spread across mornings, afternoons, evenings, sleep-ins and waking nights. Your flexibility is therefore essential for us to be able to meet the needs of the people we support.
The role can be challenging at times, so it is essential to have a positive mind-set with a desire to improve the lives of those with a learning disability. You will need to be quick thinking and have a positive can-do attitude.
Have you thought about working for Mencap?
Mencap is a leader in providing excellent support to people with a learning disability. Our vision is a world where people with a learning disability are valued equally, listened to and included.
Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something really meaningful. Everything we do at Mencap keeps the people we support at the centre of what we do. To find out a bit more about what life as a Support Worker is like, please click here to watch a short video.
With us, it’s never “just a job”. In return for your hard work and passion, you can find real and meaningful work experience, access to some excellent benefits alongside our competitive pay. Click here to find out more about our Mencap benefits.
No two days are ever the same, sometimes they may be challenging, but they will always be positive so click apply now to be considered!
At Mencap Cymru, we are an equitable and inclusive organisation, and we know diversity fosters creativity, innovation and belonging. We are committed to become a fully Anti- Racist organisation where all colleagues can thrive and make Wales the best place to live if you have a learning disability or are a family carer. We encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in our workforce.
These include Welsh speaking candidates, those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and disabled people. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles with us. To find out more about the scheme please visit the directgov website.
What does a Support Worker do?
As a Support Worker you will be expected to provide an outstanding level of support that will enormously contribute to the people we support living 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, but not limited to:

- Supporting people to live independently – budget management, paying bills, housework, organising appointments and cooking delicious healthy meals;
- Excellent communication skills & 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.

For more information please see the job description and additional tabs or you can call us on 01244 507001.
All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references, one of which, must be your most recent / current employer.
You will need to hold a valid, full UK driving licence as this is essential for the role.
You will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £60.00 for any sleep-in shifts carried out. The payment for sleep-ins is non-contractual.

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
- 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

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

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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Salary

£21.26k per annum