Support Worker, Healthcare Nursing

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking a passionate Support Worker to join our incredible team in Boston, Lincolnshire.

As a Support Worker, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. You will be working with a diverse group of people, each with their own unique abilities and needs. From assisting with daily activities to providing emotional support, you’ll play a vital role in their life.

• A genuine passion for supporting others.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• A positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.

This role requires you to be a driver and you must be able to do sleep‑ins when required.

• Full‑time: 37.5 hrs

All our services are 24 hr care. We prepare the rota at least 4 weeks in advance so you can still plan your personal and social life! Shifts will include weekdays, weekends and bank holidays, as well as sleep‑ins. For a sleep‑in you will receive an enhanced flat‑rate payment of £63.70.

* All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.

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We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation and we welcome and encourage disabled applicants and those from the Black and Asian communities to apply for the role as they are under‑represented within the workforce.

Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated. Our benefits package offers 24 days of paid holiday (excluding bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high‑street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest‑free loans, and many more exciting offerings.

£12.60 per hour + excellent employee benefits