Senior Care Support Worker – closing date 31 May 2024

We’re looking for a full-time Senior Care Support Worker in our 4ME Activities Service, which offers full-day week time opportunities for adults with moderate to severe learning disabilities.

As a Senior Care Support Worker you will not only being making a huge difference to people’s lives, but you’ll be able to join in and help plan many of the activities and enjoy trips out, all of which ensures the people we work with are safe, happy and lead fulfilling lives.

As well as ensuring clients are fully involved with activities, the postholder will be part of a small team providing practical assistance including personal care, everyday living skills and travel awareness.

We are looking for:
• Someone who enjoys working as part of a small team
• Is adaptable and non-judgmental
• Has good communication skills
• Has experience of working with people with learning disabilities or has working in a caring role with other vulnerable people.

Why join Reading Mencap?
• 7.5 hours a day Monday to Friday (no shift work or weekends)
• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Reading Mencap runs the government NEST pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.

Organisation
Address Line 1
21 Alexandra Road
Town
Reading
Postcode
RG1 5PE
Contract type
Full time
Location
Central Reading
Salary
£12.25 per hour
Contact
Mandi Smith, CEO
Main contact telephone
0118 966 2518
How to apply

For further information and to apply, please visit www.readingmencap.org.uk/about-us/work-for-us/

Applications must be made on a Reading Mencap application form and returned to Reading Mencap, 21 Alexandra Road, Reading RG1 5PE or emailed to office@readingmencap.org.uk

Suitable applicants will be interviewed upon receipt of their applications.

Open for applications from
29 April 2024
Closing date for applications
31 May 2024
Will my application be acknowledged?
All applicants, successful or otherwise, can expect to receive a reply from us in due course