Support Worker

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days paid holiday

DBS check provided

Employee benefits

Job summary

Mencap in Barnsley is seeking compassionate Support Workers to join our dedicated team. You will support individuals with learning disabilities with daily activities and emotional care. This role covers 24-hour services with flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

You will build meaningful relationships, communicate effectively, and promote independence. We offer a welcoming environment, DBS checks and a range of benefits to help you feel valued as part of our mission to

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting others.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with learning disabilities with daily activities and emotional care.
• Build trusting relationships and promote independence.
• Assist with personal routines and safety in a 24-hour service.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication skills

Flexibility

Empathy

Job description

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

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.

This specific service supports 8 people, 6 people in the main building and 2 people in self-contained flats which are attached to the main building.

We also support a female in the community.

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:

• 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!

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

Job ID: 36560

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.

Our benefits package offers 24 days of paid holiday (excluding bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings.

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!

*T&C\'s apply based on contract

About Mencap

Why Join 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 carer\’s. 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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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