Support Worker - Teesside

Mencap; Thornaby-on-Tees; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support organization in Thornaby-on-Tees is seeking passionate Support Workers to join their teams. In this role, you'll support individuals with learning disabilities, assisting with daily activities and providing emotional support. Flexible shift options are available, including evenings and weekends. Candidates should demonstrate good communication skills and empathy. The position offers competitive pay and additional benefits including 24 days annual leave and pension options.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension options

Holiday buying options

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
• Excellent communication skills to build strong relationships.
• Flexibility to work various shifts including evenings and weekends.
• Positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with their daily lives and provide emotional support.
• Work across various days and shift patterns.
• Prepare rotas to support personal and social plans.
• Promote independence and well-being for individuals.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Flexibility

Passion for supporting others

Job description

Overview

Mencap are seeking Support Workers on both permanent and relief contracts to join our incredible teams across our services in Teesside. 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.

Responsibilities

Support someone with their daily life and provide emotional support. Work across a range of days and shift patterns, including some sleep in shifts (payment for sleep ins is competitive and compliant with National Living Wage requirements). Prepare rotas in advance to support personal and social plans. Collaborate with the team to promote independence and well-being for individuals with learning disabilities.

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

• Permanent
• Relief as required

Shift times

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. There is also a non-contractual sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70.

Additional information

All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references. We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation and we particularly welcome and encourage disabled applicants and those from Black and Asian communities to apply for the role as they are under-represented within the workforce.

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 fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in. Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for. We offer 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) and a variety of benefits including pension and holiday buying options.