Support Workers

Mencap; Sutton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts

Health plan

Interest-free loans

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

Mencap in Askern, Doncaster is seeking passionate Support Workers and Waking Night Support Workers. You will help individuals with learning disabilities with daily activities, personal care, and emotional support, making a real difference in their lives.

Flexibility for shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays, and a valid manual driving licence are required. All roles include DBS checks and references.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated passion for supporting others.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.
• Ability to engage interactively with clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities and personal care.
• Provide emotional support and encouragement.
• Assist with medications and finances as needed.
• Support individuals to achieve goals and aspirations.
• Maintain safety and dignity of people supported.

Skills

Relationship building

Patience

Conflict resolution

Driver

Job description

Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers and Waking Night Support Workers to join our incredible team in Askern, Doncaster. If you are looking to work on days, you will need to hold a full UK driving licence. 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. Our service is home to individuals who require support with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health needs, and communication difficulties. We need Support Workers to provide the physical and emotional support that our people we support need every day. This includes assistance with personal care, medication, finances, activities and everything else to help them achieve their goals and aspirations.

• Relationship Building: Essential for gaining the trust of the people we support, establishing open communication, and building lasting relationships.
• Patience and Understanding: Important for navigating challenging situations effectively.
• Conflict-Resolution Techniques: Necessary for managing and resolving conflicts in a constructive manner.
• Must be a driver and hold a manual driving licence.

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.
• People who enjoy interactivity with the people we support.

• Days: Shifts Between 07:00-22:00
• Waking Nights: 22:00-07:00
• Must be flexible to cover weekends on a rota basis

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

Benefits

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.

• 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.