Mencap Enables Senior Care Support Worker – closing date 20 September 2019

Reading Mencap is seeking a Senor Care Support Worker for our Mencap Enables (ME) Day Activity Service.

No two days are the same at ME, which provides meaningful activities for adults with learning disabilities. The Senior Care Support Worker will have responsibility to lead on their designated day and plan and run activities to deliver a safe service. They will also be responsible for the staff team on their designated day to ensure the welfare of all clients is maintained at all times.

This role would suit someone who enjoys working within a small team, has a positive approach to work and is calm and non-judgemental. Ideal candidates will also have experience of working with people with learning disabilities or in a caring role with other vulnerable people.

An NVQ 2 in Care or its equivalent is required on a willingness to work towards this qualification. Experience of supervising and providing support to staff is desirable.

Further information
  • Based at 21 Alexandra Road and/or St Paul’s Church Hall, 5 – 23 Whitley Wood Lane.
  • Hours: 7.5 hours per day worked between 8.30am – 4pm or 9.30am – 5pm. Monday – Friday.
Organisation
Address Line 1
21 Alexandra Road
Town
Reading
Postcode
RG1 5PE
Contract type
Part time
Location
Central Reading
Salary
£10 per hour
Contact
Marilyn Templeton - ME Service Manager
Main contact telephone
01189 662518
How to apply

To apply, please visit www.readingmencap.org.uk/about-us/work-for-us/ for a job description and application form.

Closing date for applications
20 September 2019
Will my application be acknowledged?
All applicants, successful or otherwise, can expect to receive a reply from us in due course