Support Worker

Royal Mencap Society; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK support organization is seeking a dedicated Support Worker in Gateshead to assist two individuals with diverse needs. You'll support a young Jewish gentleman, ensuring sensitivity to his cultural practices, and another with spina bifida, facilitating community activities. Ideal candidates will possess a passion for helping others and the ability to build strong relationships. The role includes flexible shift patterns and offers an equitable, inclusive environment with a strong benefits package.

Benefits

24 days of paid holiday

Discounts at leading high-street retailers

Access to health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Enhanced flat rate payment for sleep-in shifts

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting others.
• Excellent communication skills to build meaningful relationships.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support a young Jewish gentleman, being sensitive to his cultural practices.
• Assist another gentleman with spina bifida to access activities in the community.

Skills

Compassion

Communication skills

Flexibility

Empathy

Job description

Overview

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate male Support Worker to join our incredible team in Gateshead supporting two males. You will be working within a supported living service located in the NE8 area, providing support to a young Jewish gentleman. The service operates 24/7. He is largely independent and does not require any personal care; your role will focus on supporting his overall wellbeing.

As part of the role, you will be mindful of and sensitive to Jewish cultural practices and traditions. This may include awareness of dietary requirements such as keeping kosher, understanding the significance of Shabbat (from Friday evening to Saturday evening), and being respectful of Jewish festivals and observances. Supporting him in maintaining routines that align with his faith and cultural identity is an important aspect of the role.

The other gentleman you will support is in his early 30s, has spina bifida, and uses a wheelchair. He lives at home and receives 2:1 support when accessing activities in the community. He enjoys days out, socialising, and has a real love for music. He has a fun, lively personality, and staff build a strong, positive bond with him.

Responsibilities

• Be mindful of and sensitive to Jewish cultural practices and traditions, including awareness of dietary requirements such as keeping kosher, understanding the significance of Shabbat, and respecting Jewish festivals and observances. Support him in maintaining routines that align with his faith and cultural identity.
• Support the other gentleman (early 30s) who has spina bifida and uses a wheelchair; assist him when accessing activities in the community; support days out, socialising, and his love for music; build a strong, positive bond with him.

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.

Contract options

All our services are 24hr care. We prepare the rotas at least 4 weeks in advance so you can still plan your personal and social life!

There is also a sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70.

All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.

Job ID: 35507

We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation and we particularly welcome and encourage disabled applicants and those from the Black and Asian communities to apply for the role as they are under-represented within the workforce.

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 (excluding 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. For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document and below link with all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!

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. 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.