Carlisle Mencap Learning Disability Support Worker - 30 Hours+ (2)
Carlisle MencapCarlisle, England, United Kingdom
Posted April 11, 2025
12.21 - 12.36 GBP hour
Full Time
About the Company
Carlisle Mencap is a local charity providing lifelong person-centered support for individuals with learning disabilities and their families in North Cumbria. With over 300 clients served by 150 members, the organization offers a range of services including residential care, community support, respite services, and family support programs tailored to meet individual needs. Carlisle Mencap's board comprises local trustees who either have learning disabilities or are family members, ensuring a deep understanding and commitment to their mission.
Job Description
We require a dynamic, caring forward thinking person to provide individualised person-centered support to people who have learning disabilities in our services. You will work in partnership with individuals to enable them to take active control over their lives and make progress toward their personal goals.
Requirements
- Good communication skills
- Ability to keep accurate records
- Ability to direct, develop and support everyday living and community skills such as cooking, cleaning, using public transport and shopping
- Ability to assist individuals with monies and help manage finances
- An open and approachable attitude
- The ability to work flexibly including evenings, weekends and overnight
- Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
Benefits
- First rate training leading to fully accredited qualifications
- Incremental pay enhancements to hourly rate
- Competitive waking night supplement
- Blue Light card with discounts and concessions
