Female Support Worker

Royal Mencap Society; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading support organization in South Shields is seeking compassionate Support Workers. In this role, you'll assist individuals with learning disabilities, providing daily support and emotional care. Ideal candidates possess excellent communication skills and a positive attitude. This part-time position offers flexible hours and a salary of £23,810 per annum pro-rata, along with various benefits including annual leave and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Ongoing training and development

Pension and holiday buying options

Enhanced flat rate payment for sleep-ins

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for supporting others.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Flexibility to work various shifts.
• Positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities.
• Provide emotional support.
• Make a real difference in individuals' lives.

Skills

Compassionate

Excellent communication

Flexibility

Empathetic attitude

Job description

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in South Shields.

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.

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

• Part-time: 25hrs flexible hours based on availability

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.

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.

• 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. 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.

£23,810 per annum, pro‑rata + excellent benefits