Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in Askern, Doncaster. 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. Qualities and Skills Required: - 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. Contract options: - Part time - 30 hours per week Shift times: - Days: Shifts Between 07:00-22:00 - Sleep ins paid at a flat rate of £63.70 - Must be flexible to cover weekends on a rota basis *All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references 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. Our benefits package offers 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. 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. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme 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. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .