Support Worker - Northallerton

Royal Mencap Society; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Ein innovatives Unternehmen sucht engagierte Support Workers in Northallerton, um das Leben von Menschen mit Lernbehinderungen zu bereichern. In dieser Rolle unterstützen Sie die Bewohner bei täglichen Aktivitäten und bieten emotionale Unterstützung. Sie werden Teil eines freundlichen und dynamischen Teams, das sich leidenschaftlich für das Wohlbefinden der Menschen einsetzt. Mit flexiblen Arbeitszeiten und einer Vielzahl von Schulungs- und Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten ist dies eine großartige Gelegenheit, Ihre Karriere in einem unterstützenden Umfeld zu starten. Wenn Sie eine positive Einstellung und den Wunsch haben, einen Unterschied zu machen, freuen wir uns auf Ihre Bewerbung.

Benefits

24 Tage Urlaub plus Feiertage

Pensionsplan

Urlaubsoptionen

Fortbildungsmöglichkeiten

Unterstützende Arbeitsumgebung

Qualifications

• Leidenschaft für die Unterstützung von Menschen mit Lernbehinderungen.
• Exzellente Kommunikationsfähigkeiten zur Beziehungspflege.

Responsibilities

• Unterstützung bei täglichen Aktivitäten und emotionaler Unterstützung.
• Aufbau bedeutungsvoller Beziehungen zu den Bewohnern.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Empathie

Flexibilität

Leidenschaft für Unterstützung

Job description

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

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.

Are you a caring & enthusiastic person! A craft or music lover, a gym goer maybe? We are looking for a lively, upbeat person, for our supported living service in Northallerton!

We support adults who have a learning disability, who are good friends, and live in our supported living service in Northallerton. We are looking to grow our lively, inclusive, knowledgeable and exceptionally friendly staff team. It is a busy home, from going to day centres, to the gym, cinema, seeing friends, socialising.

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!

• Days: Between 07:00-22:00
• Sleep-ins: 22:00-07:00
• An enhanced DBS will be required for the successful candidate.
• Job ID 33751

· 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) + a variety of benefits including pension and holiday buying options .

· Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.

· A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.

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.

·Everyoneis expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.

·Every daywe grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes

·Everywherepeople 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.