Support Worker - Northallerton

Mencap; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. As a Support Worker, you'll engage with a diverse group of individuals, assisting them in daily activities and providing emotional support. This role requires a compassionate and enthusiastic person who values inclusivity and teamwork. Enjoy flexible working hours in a supportive environment that prioritizes your growth and development. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a caring community where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

24 days annual leave

Pension options

Holiday buying options

Ongoing training and development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily activities and provide emotional support.
• Support adults in a busy home environment with various activities.

Skills

Compassionate support

Excellent communication

Flexibility in shifts

Driving skills

Empathy towards individuals with disabilities

Job description

Job Advert

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in Northallerton.

As a Support Worker, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. You will be working with a diverse group of people, each with their own unique abilities and needs.

From assisting with daily activities to providing emotional support, you'll play a vital role in their lives.

Are you a caring & enthusiastic person! A craft or music lover, a gym goer maybe? We are looking for a lively, upbeat person for our supported living service in Northallerton!

We support adults who have a learning disability, who are good friends, and live in our supported living service in Northallerton. We are looking to grow our lively, inclusive, knowledgeable, and exceptionally friendly staff team. It is a busy home, from going to day centres, to the gym, cinema, seeing friends, socialising.

What We're Looking For

1. A genuine passion for supporting others.
2. Driver essential.
3. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships.
4. Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
5. A positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.

Contract Options

• Part-time: flexible hours based on availability

All our services are 24hr care. We prepare the rotas at least 4 weeks in advance so you can still plan your personal and social life!

• Days: Between 07:00-22:00
• Sleep-ins: 22:00-07:00
• An enhanced DBS will be required for the successful candidate.
• Job ID 33751

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) + a variety of benefits including pension and holiday buying options.

Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.

A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.

About Mencap

Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.

We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families, and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer, and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.

At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.

Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.

Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organization.

Every day we grow and learn. It's okay to make mistakes, but we learn from them and make changes.

Everywhere, people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.

We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long-term health condition, women, parents, and carers, and their allies.

We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap, and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We're not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you're applying for.