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We are currently recruiting for a passionate Support Worker’s to join our dedicated team of support staff in the Castleford Area on a permanent, part time basis
Do you want to make a positive difference to people’s lives? As a Support Worker, flexibility is key for both yourself and for the service, as you may be required to work a variety of different shifts. You will have the ability to work flexibly across the weekdays, weekends and bank holidays depending on your availability and the hours being offered to you. Shifts vary including mornings, afternoons, evenings, sleep ins and waking nights. Flexibility is therefore essential for us to be able to meet the needs of the people we support.
The role of a Support Worker can be challenging at times, so it is essential to have a positive mind-set with a desire to improve the lives of those with a learning disability. You will need to be quick thinking with a positive can-do attitude.
What does a Support Worker do?
As a Support Worker you will be expected to provide an outstanding level of support that will help to ensure the people we support live a more comfortable, dignified, liberated and happy life. You will have excellent communication skills and be a naturally caring and patient personality. Typical responsibilities may include:
1. Supporting people to live independently – budget management, paying bills, housework, organising appointments and cooking delicious healthy meals.
2. Excellent communication skills and Relationship building – supporting the people we support to understand the world around them and promoting positive relationships.
3. Community & Social Inclusion - supporting individuals to access and participate in their local community and social events to promote life skills and individuality.
4. 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.
Have you thought about working for Mencap?
Mencap is a leader in providing excellent support to people with a learning disability. Our vision is a world where people with a learning disability are valued equally, listened to and included.
Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something really meaningful. Everything we do at Mencap keeps the people we support at the centre of what we do. To find out a bit more about what life as a Support Worker is like, please click here to watch a short video.
With us, it’s never ‘just a job’. In return for your hard work and passion you can find real and meaningful work experience, access to some excellent benefits alongside our competitive pay. Click here to find out more about our Mencap benefits.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles with us. To find out more about the scheme please visit .
At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace and we intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do. We welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us. Together we are Mencap!
No two days are ever the same, sometimes they may be challenging but they will always positive so click apply now to be considered!
Benefits
As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.
5. 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
6. Annual leave increases with long service up to 27 days per year plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme
7. Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed
8. Pension contributions into NEST Scheme on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings
9. Death in service life cover for a nominated beneficiary under our life assurance scheme
10. Loans for debt consolidation, bikes, computers and phones when you have been with us for 6 months
11. Interest free season ticket loans
12. Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras.