Support Worker

Mencap; Barnby Dun; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday

Health benefits

Employee discounts

Interest-free loans

Job summary

Mencap is seeking caring individuals to support people with learning disabilities. You will help with daily tasks, personal care, medication, and activities, making a real difference. A valid UK manual driving licence and willingness to drive mobility vehicles are required.

Sleep-in shifts are paid at £64.20 with rota coverage on weekends. We offer various contract types and Belonging groups, aiming to create an inclusive environment where everyone is respected and valued.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting others.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.
• People who enjoy interactivity with the people we support.

Responsibilities

• Support people with learning disabilities with daily tasks, personal care and activities.
• Assist with medication administration as required and under supervision.
• Promote independence and community participation through meaningful activities.
• Maintain a safe and respectful environment for the people we support.

Skills

Relationship Building

Patience

Conflict Resolution

UK driving licence

Excellent communication

Flexibility

Empathy

Interactivity

Job description

We're looking for caring, committed individuals to support people with learning disabilities. You'll help with daily tasks, personal care, medication, and activities-making a real difference every day. If you're passionate about empowering others and want a rewarding role, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualities and Skills Required

• Relationship Building: Essential for gaining the trust of the people we support, establishing open communication, and building lasting relationships.
• Patience and Understanding: Important for navigating challenging situations effectively.
• Conflict-Resolution Techniques: Necessary for managing and resolving conflicts in a constructive manner.
• Must hold a valid UK manual driving licence and be willing to drive our mobility vehicles.

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.
• People who enjoy interactivity with the people we support.

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

• 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.

Days

Between 07:00-22:00 (rota basis) – Sleep ins required on days and paid at a flat rate of £64.20 – Must be flexible to cover weekends on a rota basis

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

Benefits

Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated.

• 24 days of paid holiday (excluding bank holidays, pro rata)
• discounts at leading high‑street retailers
• access to health cash plans
• interest‑free loans
• many more exciting offering

For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document and below link with all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team