Heart of England Mencap
Support Worker – Respite Service (Learning Disabilities)
Location: Stratford-upon-Avon
Hours: Part time, 20 hours per week
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 Respite Service team in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Our respite home provides a welcoming, home-from-home environment where customers can build confidence, develop independence and enjoy new experiences in a safe and supportive setting.
Respite can often be a customer's first experience away from home, making this a rewarding opportunity to help people learn new skills, build social connections and access activities they enjoy.
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 meal preparation
- Encouraging and promoting independence with daily living tasks
- Assisting with personal care, including washing, dressing and grooming
- Administering medication
- Providing positive behaviour support
- Welcoming customers into the service and supporting check-in and check-out processes
Shift Patterns
This service operates a range of shifts across the week & weekends.
- 8:00am–3:00pm
- 3:00pm–10:00pm
- Sleep in shifts also available at rate of £70.47 per shift
About You
- Previous care experience is preferred
- A caring, positive and reliable approach
- A willingness to learn and develop
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including sleep-ins and weekends
Full training is provided because great care comes from the HEART.
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 cannot offer sponsorship for this ro
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