- Location: Ipswich
- Salary: £12.71 to £13.00 per hour
- Hours: Full-time/Part-time - Day Service 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday
- Contract: Permanent
Genesis Orwell Mencap is a leading care provider in Suffolk. We provide Day Opportunities, Supported Living, Community Support to adults with learning disabilities. We are committed to Right Support, Right Care, Right Culture and provide a person centred care and support to all our customers.
Join Our Team as a Support Worker
Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual looking to make a real difference in people’s lives? We are seeking a Support Worker to join our day service team and provide essential care and support to individuals who need assistance in their daily lives.
Whether you have experience or are looking for a rewarding career change, we offer full training and development opportunities to help you thrive in this role.
Your Responsibilities:
- Supporting individuals with personal care, mobility and medication.
- Support individuals to take part in many meaningful activities at our day service including baking, art, music, gardening and trips out.
- Providing practical and emotional support to individuals based on their needs.
- Promoting independence while ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
- Working well as a team player.
- Ensure safeguarding, promote choice, independence, respect and dignity at all times.
- Keeping accurate records and take part in the personalised support planning process.
What We Offer:
- Fully paid comprehensive training and skills development.
- Career Progression following skills for care pathway.
- Opportunity to study a nationally recognised qualifications.
- Supportive Work Environment.
- Employee Benefits – Including pension scheme, holiday pay, and wellness programs.
What We’re Looking For:
- Do you have experience of supporting or caring for someone with learning, physical, mental health or sensory needs?
- Training is provided for this role however Care Certificate/Health & Social Care qualification is preferable.
- Knowledge of basic IT for recording and reporting
- A caring, patient, and empathetic nature.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- A caring, patient, and empathetic nature.
- No experience needed – just a willingness to learn!
- A valid UK driving licence (preferred but not essential)
- A fully funded enhanced DBS check
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you have a passion for helping others and want to work in a role that is both fulfilling and meaningful, we would love to hear from you. Apply today. As a Disability Confident employer we are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment where required. Please only apply if you have the right to work in the UK – we are currently unable to offer Visa Sponsorship at this time.
Pay: £12.71-£13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Application question(s):
- Do you have the right to work in the UK?
Work Location: In person
