Support Worker Northallerton

Royal Mencap Society; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading organization in supported living as a Part-time Support Worker in Northallerton. You will empower active individuals with learning disabilities by assisting them in living independently, promoting social inclusion, and providing personal care when necessary. The position provides a flexible work schedule, a supportive environment, and opportunities for ongoing training.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension and holiday buying options

Ongoing training and development

Supportive and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Supporting individuals to manage their budgets and daily activities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to assist with personal care when required.

Responsibilities

• Supporting people to live independently and manage personal affairs.
• Promoting community and social inclusion.
• Assisting individuals with daily routines and personal care.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Budget management

Personal care

Job description

We are looking for someone to join our amazing supported living team based in Northallerton on a Part time, permanent basis 20 - 30 hrs 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 60-68whohave a learning disability and are great friends. Theyall 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.

Job ID 33920

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

· 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.