Support Worker
| Posting date: | 02 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.6 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 June 2025 |
| Location: | York, Yorkshire, YO23 |
| Company: | Mencap |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 56578850 |
Summary
Job Advert
This is a temporarily role for maternity cover till March 2026
To apply for this role you must have had a full manual UK driving licence for over two years and be over 21 years old.
Would you like to finish work each day knowing that you have made a difference to somebody else’s life? If yes then this is the job for you! We are looking for Full Time Support Workers to join our team in Bishopthorpe!
Example of shift times are 07:00am-14.30pm, 14.30pm – 22:00pm. Our Rotas are organised 4 weeks in advance so you can plan your social life well ahead.
Experience is preferred however not essential as we offer full training and a safe induction. We are looking for people who share our values, which are
- We are passionate about making the world a better place
- We are inclusive of everyone
- We are brave we challenge and try new things
- We are positive in our work and with each other
- We are kind to everyone
Our Service & The People We Support
Are you a person who likes variety in their work, knowing each day will be different to the last? Our Bishopthorpe service is a six bed bungalow, supporting two females and four males between the ages of 25-80 years of age. They require a patient staff team who are enthusiastic, caring and compassionate.
The people we support at our service all lead very sociable lives. They love to go out into the community regularly and enjoy day trips out.
The people we support are very creative and enjoy arts and crafts sessions daily, all of their hard work is displayed around the home. The people we support choose a range of activities they enjoy being involved in. Some typical examples are trips out to the seaside to enjoy some fish and chips, days out to the cinema and theatre as they love musicals, going to the farm and the zoo as they have a love for animals. We also have one particular person who has a passion for trains.
What does a Support Worker do?
Working for Mencap you will be expected to provide an outstanding service that provides a more comfortable, dignified, liberated and happy life for the people we support.
- Personal care – Will need support to get ready for the day –I.e. Showering, Dressing, Medication administration.
- Supporting people to live independently – budget management, shopping, house work, organising appointments and cooking healthy meals.
- Excellent communication skills/relationship building – supporting the person to understand the world around them and promoting positive relationships.
- Community & Social Inclusion- supporting individuals to access and participate in their local community and social events to promote life skills and individuality.
If you think this role suits you, we want you to be part of our team so why not click the Apply button today!
*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
Job ID: 33738
Benefits
· 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) + a variety of benefits including pension and holiday buying options.
· Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.
· A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.
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 carer’s. 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.
- Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.
- Every day we 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.
This is a temporarily role for maternity cover till March 2026
To apply for this role you must have had a full manual UK driving licence for over two years and be over 21 years old.
Would you like to finish work each day knowing that you have made a difference to somebody else’s life? If yes then this is the job for you! We are looking for Full Time Support Workers to join our team in Bishopthorpe!
Example of shift times are 07:00am-14.30pm, 14.30pm – 22:00pm. Our Rotas are organised 4 weeks in advance so you can plan your social life well ahead.
Experience is preferred however not essential as we offer full training and a safe induction. We are looking for people who share our values, which are
- We are passionate about making the world a better place
- We are inclusive of everyone
- We are brave we challenge and try new things
- We are positive in our work and with each other
- We are kind to everyone
Our Service & The People We Support
Are you a person who likes variety in their work, knowing each day will be different to the last? Our Bishopthorpe service is a six bed bungalow, supporting two females and four males between the ages of 25-80 years of age. They require a patient staff team who are enthusiastic, caring and compassionate.
The people we support at our service all lead very sociable lives. They love to go out into the community regularly and enjoy day trips out.
The people we support are very creative and enjoy arts and crafts sessions daily, all of their hard work is displayed around the home. The people we support choose a range of activities they enjoy being involved in. Some typical examples are trips out to the seaside to enjoy some fish and chips, days out to the cinema and theatre as they love musicals, going to the farm and the zoo as they have a love for animals. We also have one particular person who has a passion for trains.
What does a Support Worker do?
Working for Mencap you will be expected to provide an outstanding service that provides a more comfortable, dignified, liberated and happy life for the people we support.
- Personal care – Will need support to get ready for the day –I.e. Showering, Dressing, Medication administration.
- Supporting people to live independently – budget management, shopping, house work, organising appointments and cooking healthy meals.
- Excellent communication skills/relationship building – supporting the person to understand the world around them and promoting positive relationships.
- Community & Social Inclusion- supporting individuals to access and participate in their local community and social events to promote life skills and individuality.
If you think this role suits you, we want you to be part of our team so why not click the Apply button today!
*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
Job ID: 33738
Benefits
· 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) + a variety of benefits including pension and holiday buying options.
· Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.
· A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.
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 carer’s. 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.
- Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.
- Every day we 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.
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