Support Worker - York

Royal Mencap Society; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday (pro rata)

Discounts at leading retailers

Health cash plan

Interest-free loans

Job summary

Royal Mencap Society in York is seeking dedicated Support Workers for a permanent, full-time role (37.5 hours). You will support a diverse group of people with varying abilities, promoting independence and community involvement, with training provided.

Shifts vary across mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends and bank holidays. A valid UK driving license is essential. DBS checks and references are required, with excellent benefits including 24 days holiday pro rata and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Experience in care sector is an advantage but not required.
• Manual license drivers are essential for this service.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Help people live independently with budgeting, bills, household tasks and meal planning.
• Provide high level of personal care as required, including daily routines and support with medications.
• Support inclusion by helping individuals access local community activities and social events.
• Maintain excellent communication and build meaningful relationships with the people we support.

Skills

Driver's license

Empathy

Communication

Job description

We are looking for Support Workers to join our service in York on a permanent, full-time basis (37.5 hours)

We are looking to grow our team of dedicated, caring and enthusiastic support workers. You will work with a diverse group of people, each withunique abilities and needs. You will be expected toprovidean outstanding level of support that willhelp to ensurethepeoplewe supportlivea happy life. You will have excellent communication skills and be a naturally caring and patient personality.

Typical responsibilities may include:

• Supporting people to live independently– budget management, paying bills, housework, organising appointments and cooking delicious healthy meals.
• Excellent communication skills and Relationship building– supporting thepeople we supportto understand the world around them and promoting positive relationships.
• Community & Social Inclusion-supporting individuals to access andparticipatein their local community andsocial events to promote life skills and individuality.
• Personal care- helping people to get ready forthe day. Thismay include prompting the people we support to take their medication andassistingwithbathing,showeringand using thebathroom. Notall Support Worker roles includehigh levelsof personal care.

As each service is different, so too are the requirements and shift patterns.Shifts will be spread across mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends and bank holidays so flexibility is key. We prepare the rotas at least 4 weeks in advance so you can still plan your personal and social 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.
• Manual license drivers are essential for this service.
• Experience within the care sector is an advantage but not a necessity as full training will be provided.

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.

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 the 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

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.

£25,577 per annum, pro-rata + excellent benefits

£25,577 per annum, pro-rata + excellent benefits

£25,577 per annum, pro-rata + excellent benefits