The following jobs are currently available at West Berkshire Mencap. If you would like to apply please use any of these forms (CV upload, Express interest, Online application), call us on 07812 487 816 or by email at: recruitment@wbmencap.org.
Adult Day Services
Team Leader – Leisure Plus
To lead and Manage the Leisure Plus program.
Support Service Users with learning disabilities and developing the cookery sessions
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
9am – 4pm
21 hours per week
£11.44 per hour £12,492 per annum
For an application pack or further details please contact us on 01635 778120 or by email at: ads@wbmencap.org, or download and submit this application form
CLOSING DATE 30 NOVEMBER 2024
Outreach Worker
Link Up is a work skills training project for adults with learning disabilities, where you will be working with an individual supporting them in learning about all aspects of work. This is carried out in a sheltered environment by completing jobs such as mail shots, light assembly and packaging work for real customers.
We are currently hiring for a part-time Outreach Worker to support one of our lovely clients at Link Up.
General Responsibilities:
- Ensure the general welfare of the person you are supporting, ensuring their safety as a priority
- To assist and support the individual to manage their behaviour and emotions
- If appropriate ensure medication is secured during outreach session in line with policies
- Ensure all policies and procedures are followed, including care plans where necessary regarding allergies etc.
- To support with personal care as necessary and appropriate – full training will be given.
- To provide advice and assistance with general safety and provide protection, ensuring that all risk assessments are followed.
- To liaise with the carers, professionals and representatives. Ensure accident forms are filled out correctly and signed and any complaints are dealt with and passed onto your line manager.
- To report any risks and hazards and any changes in service users health or behaviour to management.
- To maintain accurate records e.g. daily records, timesheets etc.
- To undertake mandatory training and additional training identified through the supervision process.
- Being reliable and attending shifts, training and supervisions on time.
- To come to work with a positive work ethic and attitude when in the work place with colleagues and service users.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience ( Minimum Level )
- Some experience with adults with learning disabilities preferred
- Over 18
- Willingness to do Care certificate
Thursday 9am to 3pm
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: £11.44 per hour
Please email your CV to recruitment@wbmencap.org or feel free to call for an informal discussion or more information on 07812 487816
Full Time, Part Time & Bank Support Workers & Waking Night Support Workers
We are currently looking for Full Time, Part Time and Bank staff
Salary £11.44 per hour
Flexible contracts to fit around your existing commitments, 2 – 6 days per week.
Join an incredible team and change someone’s life!
What makes us different?
Our staff can never say that they are bored as no two days are the same.
Activities include bowling, swimming, cycling, cinema, music and movement, theme parks and other day trips and occasional holiday abroad, plus many more.
We are seeking to employ permanent and bank staff to work for our service providing care and support to adults with learning disabilities in our supported living units in Newbury.
You will be reliable, flexible, conscientious and have a positive outlook towards supporting people with learning disabilities. Care experience is preferred but not essential, except for bank staff, as training is provided.
For an application pack or further details please contact us on 01635 778125 or by email at: recruitment@wbmencap.org, or download and submit this application form