Support Worker - Pocklington

Mencap; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Royal Mencap Society is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our team in Pocklington (Near York). You will support people with learning disabilities with daily activities, emotional support and community participation, working within a caring, inclusive environment.

We welcome a positive, empathetic mindset and flexible availability to cover various shifts, including evenings and weekends. A DBS check will be part of the role, with the aim to provide 24-hour care across our services.

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting others
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends and holidays
• Positive, empathetic attitude toward individuals with learning disabilities

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities and provide emotional support to individuals with learning disabilities
• Support individuals to participate in activities and maintain wellbeing
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and respectful living environment

Skills

Compassionate attitude

Excellent communication

Shift flexibility

Empathy

Job description

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in Pocklington - (Near York)

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.

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 25 hours per week

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

Mencap holds a Home Office sponsorship licence; however, due to current restrictions on our allocation of Certificates of Sponsorship, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must therefore have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

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

Job ID:37195

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

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
• 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.

£25,419 per annum, pro-rata + Excellent Benefits.