Driveway jobs in Droitwich

Here at Heart of England Mencap we enable people with learning disabilities to lead fulfilling lives allowing them to thrive and do, be and feel their best! We know that we can only achieve this by hiring the best staff who share our values.

We are looking for Support Workers who share our vision to join our vibrant and diverse team in Evesham. We have a 30 hour per week contract available on a permanent basis. You will be working in our 6 bed residential setting (soon growing to an 8 bed) supporting our customers with a range of Learning Disabilities. This role would include assisting and prompting with personal care, medication, and helping to prepare meals and daily living tasks alongside going out in the community and supporting our customers with their hobbies and interests. Some of our customers enjoy horse riding, swimming and trampolining whilst others prefer to spend time outside visiting the local shops or going to the park. We also have days out visiting working farms etc. Take part in cycling, baking and arts and crafts, so being supportive of these activities is paramount.

We have a car at Ashgrove, this means other activities can be accessed. If you are a driver this would be ideal!

The service itself is only a 5 minute drive to Evesham town or a short walk to the supermarket and local shops and restaurants. There is driveway parking with good public transport links.

Shift patterns within this service include 7am - 3pm or 2.30pm - 10pm. We also have sleep in shifts available from 2.30pm or 10pm (paying £70.47 per sleep in).

In our latest inspection, we were rated GOOD by CQC!

Some previous care experience is preferred however full training will be provided - after all, good care comes from the HEART.

Alongside being part of something amazing, our employee benefits include:

Extensive training and development – (6 weeks shadowing and induction) we will support with health and social care diplomas together with the care certificate-

28 days’ annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) rising to 33 days after 5 years

Access to 24 hour Employee Assistance Scheme and trained mental health first aiders

Discount card for high street and online retailers

Employee ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme

Long service awards

Sick pay

Life assurance scheme

Staff recognition awards

Work mobile

Mileage rates

Enhanced rates for Bank Holiday and certain shifts

Flexible shifts

Company pension

If you want to really make a difference every day and share our values: Honest Effective Aspirational Respectful Trustworthy why not apply today!