Support Worker - Keady, Co Armagh

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We are looking for a Support Worker to join our Housing Services in Keady, Northern Ireland. 
Shifts will be spread across mornings, afternoons, evenings and sleep ins, weekends and bank holidays.  You will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £62.45 for any sleep in shifts carried out. The payment for sleep ins is non-contractual. 
You will receive a range of training to enable you to be a great support worker.  We can be flexible and are family friendly. You will have access to a range of benefits such as enhanced sick pay, holiday buying scheme, discount vouchers for high street stores and many more.
Why should you work for Mencap Personal Support & Housing Services?
Our Personal Support & Housing teams are amazing places to work.  You will see first-hand how much it means to someone to be able to look after their own home with their support workers help, get their groceries in and do all the day to day things that everyone does.
What does a Support Worker do?

Supporting people to live independently – paying bills, housework, organising appointments 
Support person with their behaviour needs so they can be as independent as possible and have a good quality of life.
General Personal care - helping people to get ready for the day and assisting if required with bathing, showering and using the bathroom.
Community & Social Inclusion - support people to access their local community, go to Church, the gym, see family, friends.  Have you thought about working for Mencap?
Mencap is a leader in providing excellent support to people with a learning disability.  Our vision is for Northern Ireland to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives. 
Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something really meaningful.  Everything we do at Mencap keeps the people we support at the centre of what we do.  To find out a bit more about what life as a Support Worker is like, please click here to watch a short video.
With us, it’s never ‘just a job’.  In return for your hard work and passion you can find real and meaningful work experience, access to some excellent benefits alongside our competitive pay.  Click here to find out more about our Mencap benefits.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles with us. To find out more about the scheme please visit the directgov website.
At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace and we intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do.  We welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us.  Together we are Mencap!
No two days are ever the same, sometimes they may be challenging but they will always positive so click apply now to be considered!
*All roles are subject to an enhanced disclosure check and registration with NISCC and suitable references.
*Job ID: 31708

Benefits
Why join Mencap?
·      24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) + a variety of benefits including pension and holiday buying options.
·      Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.
·      A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.

About Mencap
Join us at Mencap and be part of a team that believes in equality, diversity, and inclusion. Together, we can create a brighter future for individuals with learning disabilities and empower them to break down any barriers they may face.
Mencap vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with learning disabilities.
If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career that truly makes a difference, apply now