Support Worker - Thorne
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Job summary
Mencap in Thorne is hiring a Support Worker to help people live the lives they choose and promote independence. You will support daily tasks, personal care with dignity, and encourage involvement in hobbies and the community.
The role requires patience, kindness, and strong communication, plus the ability to stay calm under pressure and use IT systems. Shifts include evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
Qualifications
- Experience working with people with learning disabilities preferred.
- Ability to build relationships and engage others.
- Willingness to undergo DBS check.
Responsibilities
- Help people live the lives they choose by supporting daily tasks and promoting independence.
- Provide personal care with dignity and respect.
- Administering medication (full training provided).
- Encourage hobbies, activities, and community involvement.
- Be someone people can rely on, laugh with, and trust.
- Work across a variety of shifts, including evenings and weekends.
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Job description
Become a Support Worker with Mencap in Thorne.
Looking for a job where you can genuinely change lives? This is it.
Every day is different. Every conversation matters. Every smile counts.
We're on the lookout for caring, enthusiastic people to join our amazing team supporting people with learning disabilities in our supported living service in Thorne. You'll be supporting individuals with huge personalities, big ambitions, and a great sense of humour. If you enjoy building relationships, having fun, and making a real difference, we want to hear from you!
The Role:
As a Support Worker, you'll help people live the lives they choose by:
- Supporting with everyday tasks and promoting independence
- Providing personal care with dignity and respect
- Administering medication (full training provided)
- Encouraging hobbies, activities, and community involvement
- Being someone people can rely on, laugh with, and trust
No two days are ever the same—and that's exactly how we like it!
Have You Got What It Takes?
We're looking for people who are:
- Kind, caring and genuinely passionate about supporting others
- Great communicators who love building meaningful relationships
- Patient, understanding and able to stay calm under pressure
- Confident using conflict-resolution skills when needed
- Comfortable using IT systems
- Flexible to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays
- Ready to bring positivity, energy and plenty of personality to work every day
If you're someone who enjoys interacting with people, making others smile and helping people achieve their goals, you'll fit right in.
Your Shift Pattern
Days
Various shifts between 07:00–22:00 (rota basis)
Waking Nights
22:00–07:00
Weekend working is required on a fair rota basis.
Contract Options
We have a range of contracts available for both Day Support Workers and Waking Night Support Workers.
Ready to Make a Difference?
This isn't just another job.
It's an opportunity to empower people, celebrate achievements, create unforgettable moments and be part of a team that changes lives every single day.
So... what are you waiting for?
Join Mencap. Join the team. Be the difference.
All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Job ID: 36536
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
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WE NEED YOU!
Become a Support Worker with Mencap in Thorne.
Looking for a job where you can genuinely change lives? This is it.
Every day is different. Every conversation matters. Every smile counts.
We're on the lookout for caring, enthusiastic people to join our amazing team supporting people with learning disabilities in our supported living service in Thorne. You'll be supporting individuals with huge personalities, big ambitions, and a great sense of humour. If you enjoy building relationships, having fun, and making a real difference, we want to hear from you!
The Role:
As a Support Worker, you'll help people live the lives they choose by:
- Supporting with everyday tasks and promoting independence
- Providing personal care with dignity and respect
- Administering medication (full training provided)
- Encouraging hobbies, activities, and community involvement
- Being someone people can rely on, laugh with, and trust
No two days are ever the same—and that's exactly how we like it!
Have You Got What It Takes?
We're looking for people who are:
- Kind, caring and genuinely passionate about supporting others
- Great communicators who love building meaningful relationships
- Patient, understanding and able to stay calm under pressure
- Confident using conflict-resolution skills when needed
- Comfortable using IT systems
- Flexible to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays
- Ready to bring positivity, energy and plenty of personality to work every day
If you're someone who enjoys interacting with people, making others smile and helping people achieve their goals, you'll fit right in.
Your Shift Pattern
Days
Various shifts between 07:00–22:00 (rota basis)
Sleep-ins required, paid at £64.20 per sleep-in
Waking Nights
22:00–07:00
Weekend working is required on a fair rota basis.
Contract Options
We have a range of contracts available for both Day Support Workers and Waking Night Support Workers.
Ready to Make a Difference?
This isn't just another job.
It's an opportunity to empower people, celebrate achievements, create unforgettable moments and be part of a team that changes lives every single day.
So... what are you waiting for?
Join Mencap. Join the team. Be the difference.
All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Job ID: 36536
Benefits
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.
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