Support Worker – Residential

Do you want to make a difference to someone’s life? You could make a difference by supporting someone with a learning disability to carry out their daily activities like shopping or meeting friends.

£12.21 an hour plus benefits and sleeping, rising to £12.74 per hour after successful completion of probation and training (equivalent to £27,700 pa).

Our Values

• Inclusive People with learning disabilities are at the heart of everything that we do.
• Respectful We work in a person-centred way, whilst listening to the views of all.
• Welcoming We are approachable and value all.
• Progressive We promote learning to support everyone to achieve their potential.
• Challenging Through our work we will push the boundaries for individuals, organisations, and society.

Responsibilities

• You will work in a small committed team helping a small group of people get on with life, so you can really get to know people well. You will be supported by a manager close by.
• Support people with their daily life, which might include personal care, looking after the home, planning, decisions and trying new things.
• You will support people to get out and about, join in with activities and be part of their community.
• Being a driver is an advantage as that can help people with limited mobility to be able to get about.
• Sleep-in duties are paid at around £63 per sleep-in. A full-time salary with a sleep-in duty per week is around £26,700 pa.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Enhanced DBS will be required for the successful candidate.
• The role may require a driving licence if a driver is preferred.

Training & Development

Watford Mencap offers a comprehensive training program including the care certificate if you don’t already have this. We are committed to offering opportunities to develop skills and abilities.

Location

Rickmansworth (Berry Lane), Chorleywood (near the high street and station), and Bushey.

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