Support Worker - Askern

Royal Mencap Society; Sutton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday pro rata

Discounts at high-street retailers

Health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Job summary

Royal Mencap Society is seeking compassionate Support Workers and Waking Night Support Workers to join our team in Askern, Doncaster. You will work with individuals with learning disabilities, assisting with daily activities, personal care and providing emotional support. A full UK driving licence (manual) is required for day shifts.

Contract options include Part-time 30 hours per week with Day and Night shifts. DBS check and references are required.

Qualifications

• Relationship building is essential for gaining trust and creating strong bonds with the people we support.
• Patience and understanding help navigate challenging situations effectively.
• Conflict-resolution techniques are needed to manage and resolve issues constructively.
• Must be a driver and hold a manual driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with learning disabilities in daily activities and routines.
• Provide emotional support and build meaningful relationships with the people we support.
• Assist with personal care, finances, medications and facilitating activities as part of daily living.

Skills

Relationship building

Patience

Conflict resolution

Driver

Job description

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals!
Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers and Waking Night Support Workers to join our incredible team in Askern, Doncaster.

If you are looking to work on days, you will need to hold a full UK driving licence.
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.

Our service is home to individuals who require support with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health needs, and communication difficulties. We need Support Workers to provide the physical and emotional support that our people we support need every day. This includes assistance with personal care, medication, finances, activities and everything else to help them achieve their goals and aspirations.

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 be a driver and hold a manual driving licence.
  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.

Contract options :

Part time - 30 hours per week

• Days: Shifts Between 07:00-22:00
• Waking Nights: 22:00-07:00
• Must be flexible to cover weekends on a rota basis
  

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

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 plus 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 outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!

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.

£24,785 per annum, pro-rata + excellent benefits

£26,228 per annum, pro-rata + excellent benefits