Job Description

Here at Heart of England Mencap we enable people with learning disabilities to lead fulfilling lives allowing them to thrive and do, be and feel their best! We know that we can only achieve this by hiring the best staff who share our values.


Do you want a rewarding career in care where you can really make a difference every day?



We are looking for a committed Support Worker to join our brilliant team at our Valley Road short breaks service. We have an opening for a 40 Hour a week contract on a permanent basis.



Valley Road is a 4 bed home offering customers a home away from home experience. Our customers range from 18 years old through to their mid 50's with their stays ranging from 1 night to 2 weeks and can include a variety of activities including cooking and baking, sensory sessions, access to our large garden with our adapted adult swing, basketball, football, access to the local community which may be going out to pubs, cafes, cinema, parks, movie nights and pamper sessions.



This role will require you to work various shifts days and nights. You will be required to prepare meals with our customers, the job also includes assisting with grooming/personal care, medication administration, record keeping, following support plans and routine cleaning. In the day some of our customers will stay at the service or head to a day service whilst others may prefer to access the local area - we are supportive of our customers going out into the community, developing new friendships and doing their favourite things so for our team no two days are the same!



Previous care experience could be advantageous, however full training will be provided - after all, good care comes from the

HEART

.

Alongside being part of something amazing, our employee benefits include:

Extensive training and development - we will support with health and social care diplomas together with the care certificate


25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays


Access to 24 hour Employee Assistance Scheme and trained mental health first aiders


Discount card for high street and online retailers


Employee 'Refer a Friend' scheme


Long service awards


Sick pay


Life assurance scheme


Staff recognition awards


Work mobile


Mileage rates


On site free parking


Enhanced rates for Bank holiday and certain shifts


Flexible shifts


Company Pension



If you want to really make a difference every day and share our values:

Honest Effective Aspirational Respectful Trustworthy

why not apply today!



PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS VACANCY.