Senior Support Worker – closing date 4 February 2025

Do you want to work with a diverse group of people, each with their own unique abilities and needs, and help them to get the most out of each day?

Would you enjoy supporting them to do a range of activities like dancing, yoga, basketball, arts and crafts and visiting lovely places around Berkshire?

Reading Mencap is seeking a full-time Senior Care Support Worker to become a big part of our small, friendly team working in our activity day service.

As Senior Support Worker you will lead on and develop new activities, which are aimed at contributing to their health and wellbeing, developing independence and creating opportunities for them to develop life skills.

You will also be leader in a small team meeting physical and personal needs as necessary, including the administration and storage of medicine, personal care and everyday living skills.
You will work 37.5 hours a week, 7.5 hours a day, Monday to Friday only. No weekends or Bank Holidays are worked.

This role would suit someone who is adaptable and non-judgmental and who has good communication skills.

Ideal candidates will also have experience of working with people with learning disabilities.

Organisation
Address Line 1
21 Alexandra Road
Town
Reading
County
Berkshire
Postcode
RG1 5PE
Contract type
Full time
Location
Central Reading
Salary
£12.25 per hour
Contact
Mandi Smith
Main contact telephone
01189662518
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.

Open for applications from
7 January 2025
Closing date for applications
4 February 2025
Will my application be acknowledged?
All applicants, successful or otherwise, can expect to receive a reply from us in due course