Female Support Worker - York

Join Our Supportive and Passionate Community Team – Female Support Worker (37.5 hrs/week, York, Driver essential)

Are you someone who thrives on making a real difference in people's lives? We’re looking for a compassionate, dedicated female support worker to join our well-established community team in York. If you have a genuine desire to empower others and are ready for a fulfilling, people-centred role, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to be part of a team that supports individuals with learning disabilities to live as independently and confidently as possible. You’ll work across a variety of settings in the York area, providing tailored support that helps people thrive in their own homes and communities.

You’ll build trusting relationships, encourage choice and independence, and offer meaningful, person-centred care. Every day is different, and every interaction counts.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who brings:

• A genuine passion for helping others to live well and achieve their goals
• Excellent communication skills, patience, and the ability to build strong, respectful relationships
• Flexibility, as the role involves working a range of shifts – including evenings, weekends, and public holidays
• A positive, empathetic approach, and an understanding of the challenges people with learning disabilities may face
• A valid UK manual driving licence – you must be able to drive to support people in the community

Experience is always welcome, but what matters most is the right attitude. If you’re kind, proactive, and eager to learn, we’ll provide full training and support to help you thrive in your role.

Additional Information

• All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references
• We are proud to be an equitable, diverse and inclusive employer. We warmly welcome applications from all communities and particularly encourage disabled applicants and those from Black, Asian and other underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

*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 ID: 33660

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

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