Support Worker

Mencap; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A supported living service provider in Northallerton is seeking a part-time Support Worker to join their friendly team. This role involves supporting individuals with learning disabilities to live independently, engage in community activities, and provide personal care as needed. The effective candidate should possess excellent communication skills and a passion for relationship building. With flexible working hours and a supportive environment, this position offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of the individuals we support.

Benefits

24 days paid holiday

Discounts at leading retailers

Access to health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Qualifications

• Ability to support individuals in living independently with budget management.
• Skills in promoting positive relationships and understanding the environment.
• Experience in assisting individuals with personal care.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in budget management and household tasks.
• Facilitate community involvement and social events.
• Assist with personal care routines and medication prompts.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Relationship building

Community inclusion

Personal care assistance

Job description

Job Advert

We are looking for someone to join our amazing supported living team based in Northallerton on a Part time, permanent basis 30hrs per week. Shifts will be Monday to Friday, they may include weekends and bank holidays.

About our Service

We support three active gentlemen aged between 60-68 who have a learning disability and are great friends. They all live independent, fun and active lifestyles. It is a busy home, from going on days out, train spotting, socialising, and seeing friends.

What does a Support Worker do?

• Supporting people to live independently – budget management, paying bills, housework, organising appointments and cooking delicious healthy meals.
• Excellent communication skills and Relationship building – supporting the people we support to understand the world around them and promoting positive relationships.
• Community & Social Inclusion - supporting individuals to access and participate in their local community and social events to promote life skills and individuality.
• Personal care - helping people to get ready for the day. This may include prompting the people we support to take their medication and assisting with bathing, showering and using the bathroom. Not all Support Worker roles include high levels of personal care.

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

Please note: This position does not meet the minimum salary requirements for a Health and Care visa under the UK Skilled Worker route, as set by the Home Office. Therefore, although Mencap is a licensed sponsor, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are not able to support new visa applications or sponsorship requests for this vacancy.

Job ID 35297

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.

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!

https://jobs.mencap.org.uk/benefits.aspx

*T&C's apply based on contract

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.