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We are looking for someone to join our amazing supported living team based in Northallerton on a Part time, permanent basis 20 & 30 hrs per week waking night. Shifts will be Monday to Friday, weekends and bank holidays.
Are you a caring & enthusiastic person? A music lover, have an interest in trains? If so, this might just be the role for you!
Supporting someone with their daily life is not a 9-5 job. You will need to be able to work across a range of different days and shift patterns, including some sleep in shifts.
We realise that your quality time is important too, so your rota is prepared well in advance Got a request, something special going on? Your manager will certainly try to help you meet it.
If you have a positive attitude, and want to improve the lives of those with a learning disability, we want to meet you ! We will support you with progression opportunities throughout your career with us. All employees have access to a large range of benefits we offer!
About Our Service
We support three active gentlemen aged between 60-68 who have a learning disability and are great friends. They all live independent, fun and active lifestyles. It is a busy home, from going on days out, train spotting, socialising, and seeing friends.
What does a Support Worker do?
* 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. Not all Support Worker roles include high levels of personal care.
* All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
Job ID: 33709
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 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.
Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.
Every day we grow and learn. Its 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. Were 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 youre applying for. #J-18808-Ljbffr