Support Worker - York

Royal Mencap Society; Southampton; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in the UK seeks passionate Support Workers to offer vital assistance to individuals with learning disabilities. Working in York, you'll help promote independence through daily support such as budget management and personal care. Candidates must possess excellent communication skills, a flexible approach to work shifts, and a full UK driving license. The role offers a salary of £37,259 per annum including pro-rata benefits like 24 days of paid holiday and various discounts.

Benefits

24 days of paid holiday (pro-rata)

Discounts at leading high-street retailers

Access to health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting others.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Experience in the care sector is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support people to live independently, including managing budgets and cooking.
• Promote community and social inclusion.
• Assist with personal care needs.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Empathy towards individuals with learning disabilities

Flexibility to work various shifts

Job description

Support Workers – York

We are looking for Support Workers to join our services in York on a permanent, full-time basis (37.5 hours).

Drivers are essential for these services, please only apply if you have a full and valid UK driving licence.

We are looking to grow our team of dedicated, caring and enthusiastic support workers. You will be working with a diverse group of people, each with their own unique abilities and needs. You will be expected to provide an outstanding level of support that will help to ensure the people we support live a happy life. You will have excellent communication skills and be a naturally caring and patient personality.

Locations

• Huntington
• Haxby
• Bishopthorpe

Typical responsibilities may include:

• Supporting people to live independently – budget management, paying bills, housework, organising appointments and cooking delicious healthy meals.
• Excellent communication skills and Relationship building – supporting the people we support to understand the world around them and promoting positive relationships.
• Community & Social Inclusion – supporting individuals to access and participate in their local community and social events to promote life skills and individuality.
• 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.

As each service is different, so too are the requirements and shift patterns. Shifts will be spread across mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends and bank holidays so flexibility is key. Certain services will also have sleep‑in shifts or Waking Night shifts as well. We prepare the rotas at least four weeks in advance so you can still plan your personal and social 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.
• Drivers are essential for this service.
• Experience within the care sector is an advantage but not a necessity as full training will be provided.

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.

When applying please let us know if you are a manual or automatic driver, and if you have a preference of work location.

Note:

This position does not meet the minimum salary requirements for a Health and Care visa under the UK Skilled Worker route, as set by the Home Office. Therefore, although Mencap is a licensed sponsor, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are not able to support new visa applications or sponsorship requests for this vacancy.

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 (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 the link with all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!

£37,259 per annum, pro‑rata + excellent benefits.

Our Vision

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.

Our Mission

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.

Workplace Culture

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.