Part Time Female Support Worker

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking a passionate Part‑Time Female Support Worker to join our incredible team in Dunstable on a permanent basis.

As a Female Support Worker, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities. Each individual has their own unique abilities and needs, and you will be supporting them to live the life they choose.

• 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.
• Being able to reduce social isolation of people with a learning disability.
• Being able to increase the independence and confidence of individuals with a learning disability.
• Enabling the people with a learning disability to fully access their local communities.

All our services are 24hr care. We prepare the rotas at least 4 weeks in advance so you can still plan your personal and social life!

• Days and weekends: 13:30‑21:00 on Fridays and 07:00‑22:00 on Saturdays.
• There is also a sleep‑in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70.

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

* Due to the nature of this service, we are looking for female only applicants. This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

Job

£12.60 per hour + excellent employee benefits including 24 days of paid holiday (excluding bank holidays, pro‑rata), discounts at leading retailers, health cash plans, interest‑free loans, and more.