Female Support Worker

Mencap; Bradford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading disability support organization is seeking passionate Female Support Workers in Bradford. You'll make a real difference by assisting individuals with learning disabilities in their daily lives. The role requires excellent communication and a genuine desire to support others. This full-time position offers 24 days of annual leave, ongoing training, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

24 days annual leave

Pension options

Ongoing training

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting others.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Positive attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities.
• Provide emotional support to individuals.
• Engage in various activities with clients.

Skills

Compassion

Excellent communication

Flexibility

Empathy

Job description

Overview

Job Advert

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Female Support Workers to join our incredible team in Bradford – BD10. 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 life. We currently support four gentlemen of various ages with various health needs. They all have very colourful personalities! They have various hobbies such as flying kites, pottery making, painting, horse riding, going to see Bradford Bulls, cinema and away days to the coast, theatre and holidays away.

What we're looking for

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

Contract options and shifts

• Contract options: Full time - 37.5 hours
• Shift times: 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 07:00-10:00, 10-15:00, 15.00-22.00
• Sleep Ins: 10:00-07:00

*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.

*Due to the nature of this service we are looking for female only applicants. This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1

Job details

Job ID 34710

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 organisation.
• 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.