We are looking for a Support Worker to join our Service based in Easingwold on a Full Time permanent basis (37.5 hours a week). Shifts will be spread across mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
We are looking to grow our team of dedicated, caring and enthusiastic support workers to enable the individuals we support to live the lives they choose. If you're looking to support someone who enjoys activities, then maybe you're best suited to our 1:1 support service where you'll be supporting a young man with a different activity every week! Whether it's football, swimming or even making the most of his National Trust tickets, this gentleman has endless energy and a real passion for fun - the Support Worker we're looking for will need to match his passion, or better yet, top it!
If you're looking for the chance to support individuals with the life skills they need to live independently, then we have a service for you too. Supporting our lovely ladies in their home, you will be with them all the way while they go about their day; you'll be their helping hand in the kitchen. You may be supporting one of the ladies out for a coffee - and most importantly, making sure milk is bought on the way home ! This service is perfect for someone who wants to see how small acts can mean so much to someone wanting to live as independently as possible.
Some of the people we support only require verbal prompts for Personal Care while some may need more hands on support - full training and shadowing will be provided for each service. As a Support Worker with Mencap, we understand that flexibility is key for both yourself and for the service. While we do require flexibility with shifts throughout the day depending on the service you match with, we understand you have a life outside of work too.
Responsibilities
* Supporting people to live independently - budget management, paying bills, housework, organising appointments and cooking delicious healthy meals.
* Excellent communication skills and Relationship building - supporting the people we support 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.
* Personal care - helping people to get ready for the day. This may include prompting the people we support to take their medication and assisting with bathing, showering and using the bathroom.
Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer.
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.
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.
All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
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