Support Worker - Thornaby

Royal Mencap Society; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading support organization in Thornaby is seeking two passionate Support Workers to join their team. You will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities, assisting with daily activities and providing emotional support. Candidates must have a genuine passion for helping others, excellent communication skills, and flexibility to work various shifts. This part-time role includes 24 days annual leave and opportunities for ongoing training and development.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension and holiday buying options

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Compassionate and dedicated individual willing to support people with learning disabilities.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with diverse individuals.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily activities and provide emotional support.
• Work in a registered living service supporting 6 people.
• Promote person-centered support and positive behavioral support.

Skills

Passion for supporting others

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility to work various shifts

Positive and empathetic attitude

Job description

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

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 lives. You will be working in our registered living service helping to support 6 people, male and female both in the home and in the community. Our team promotes person‑centred support and positive behavioural support when supporting people with complex needs.

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

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

• Day shifts: 7am‑3pm, 8am‑4.30pm, 3pm‑10pm
• Sleep‑ins: 22:00‑07:00

There is also a sleep‑in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £62.45.

• 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.