Support Worker - Hatfield Woodhouse, Doncaster

Mencap; Hatfield Woodhouse; Presencial; GBP 22.000 - 27.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

24 days holiday + bank holidays (pro‑r

Discounts at leading retailers

Health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Descripción de la vacante

Mencap is seeking a Support Worker for Hatfield Woodhouse, Doncaster. You will support people with learning disabilities with daily tasks, personal care, and activities, helping them live more independently. A UK driving licence is required due to the service location.

The role offers full-time hours, permanent status, and a comprehensive benefits package to valued staff. Prior experience in similar roles is advantageous.

Formación

• Relationship building is essential to gain trust and build lasting relationships.
• Patience and understanding help navigate challenging situations effectively.
• Conflict-resolution techniques are needed to manage and resolve conflicts constructively.
• UK driving licence is required due to service location.

Responsabilidades

• Support people with learning disabilities with daily tasks and personal care.
• Assist with medications and participate in activities to promote well-being.
• Provide compassionate, respectful support to individuals to enhance independence.

Conocimientos

Relationship Building

Patience and Understanding

Conflict-Resolution Techniques

UK driving licence

Descripción del empleo

Support Worker - Hatfield Woodhouse, Doncaster

Join Mencap as a Support Worker in Hatfield Woodhouse!

We're looking for caring, committed individuals to support people with learning disabilities within our one of our complex services. 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!

You must hold a UK driving licence due to location of the service.

Company: Mencap Salary: £24,785 to £24,785 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Hatfield Woodhouse, DN7 Job type: Permanent Posting date: 29 Oct 2026 Closing date: 11 Nov 2026

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.
• UK driving licence required.

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

• 37.5 hours

Shifts

• Days: Varied shifts between 07:00-22:00 (rota basis, must be flexible to do sleep ins)
• Waking Nights - 22:00-08:00
• 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

Job ID: 37062

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.

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme