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Care Assistant / Support Worker

Job Title: Support Worker
Reference Number: HCPA002472
Company Name: Watford Mencap - Care & Support Agency
Shifts Available: Evenings , Days , Weekends
Location: Bushey, Mill End Rickmansworth, Watford
Type of Care Provider: Support at Home
Supporting individuals with: Learning Disability
Pay/Salary: £11.50 - £12.00 Per Hour
Hours of Work: Up to 37.5 Hours Per Week - Days, occasional evenings and alternate Weekends
Driving Required: No
Contract Type: Full Time Contract, Part Time Contract, 0 Hours Contract

About the Company

 

Watford Mencap is a local charity providing support for children and adults with learning disabilities. We offer a range of projects from residential care, supported living, community care. We are recruiting for each of our three adult homes in Watford, Rickmansworth and Chorleywood.

 

Our Values are:

 

We are INCLUSIVE People with learning disabilities are at the heart of everything that we do. 

We are RESPECTFUL We work in a person-centered way, whilst listening to the views of all. 

We are WELCOMING We are approachable and value all. 

We are PROGRESSIVE We promote learning to support everyone to achieve their potential. 

We are CHALLENGING Through our work we will push the boundaries for individuals, organisations and society.

 

Why should I apply for this Support Worker job?

 

At Watford Mencap, we recognise that people are our greatest asset and the people we support are at the center of everything we do. Whilst every job at Watford Mencap is a rewarding role we offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package. The following benefits are available for staff:

 

Care Professional Academy Rewards include: 

  • Herts Rewards (Vivup) 
  • XO Student Discount 
  • Access to the NUS Student Card - usually exclusive to university students! 
  • Care Professional Rewards: Discount codes, cashback and savings on over 800 UK retailers including Sainsbury’s, Argos, Boots, Marks & Spencer, Tesco, John Lewis/Waitrose, Apple, Pizza Hut and many more. 
  • Discounts on travel including bus ticket discounts, reduced servicing, and car leasing. 

 

And a lot more... 

 

  • An excellent pension scheme
  • Competitive annual leave
  • Free membership of a Health Cash Plan
  • Opportunities for learning and development
  • Various projects so you can take your career forwards
  • Starting salary of £11.50, going up to £12 after probation 

 

What does this Support Worker job involve?

 

We are seeking enthusiastic workers to support adults with Learning Disabilities. We want the people we support to be happy, independent and live a full life and we need your help to achieve this. It's no ordinary job and every day can be different. Most importantly it's about offering opportunities for people to experience things that many of us take for granted.

 

  • You will enable people to be more independent and try new things.
  • You will be supporting people to do everyday tasks such as preparing meals and housekeeping.
  • You will be empowering people going to the shops; to clubs; to the cinema or theatre, or just for a cup of coffee with friends.
  • You will be working in a small, committed and relaxed team.

 

This role can be both rewarding and challenging as you support people with their everyday needs, communication and assisting them to maintain their emotional health and general wellbeing. 

 

Am I the right person for this Support Worker job?

 

  • Experience in health and social care not required; we prioritize the right values.
  • We seek passionate, enthusiastic, caring individuals with excellent communication and a sense of humor.
  • A driver's license is Essential as you will be driving to Clients homes within Watford Three Rivers and Hertsmere.
  • Work flexibly - be able to meet the needs of people through a flexible rota. This will involve working days, occasional evenings and alternate Weekends as well as providing cover as required in the event of staff shortages. You will need to be able to travel around the area to visits, meetings and training.