Department:
Personal Support
Opportunity Type:
Paid
Town/City:
York
Salary Details:
£12.60 per hour + excellent benefits
14 May 2025
Vacancy Type:
Fixed-Term Contract
Hours Per Week:
37.5

Job Advert

We are looking for 2 support worker to join our amazing, dedicated team based in Huntington. This will be for Maternity Cover and will be a fixed term contract for 6 months. Drivers are not essential for this role, but is preferred.  

Experience is preferred however not essential, as we offer full training and a safe induction.
 

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. 

We are looking for people who share our values, which are:

  • We are passionate about making the world a better place
  • We are inclusive  of everyone
  • We are brave we challenge and try new things
  • We are positive  in our work and with each other
  • We are kind to everyone

Contract options:

·      Full-time: 37.5 hrs

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

Job ID 33468

Benefits

Why join Mencap?

·      24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) + a variety of benefits including pension.

·      Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.

·      A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.

About Mencap

Join us at Mencap and be part of a team that believes in equality, diversity, and inclusion. Together, we can create a brighter future for individuals with learning disabilities and empower them to break down any barriers they may face.

Mencap vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with learning disabilities.

If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career that truly makes a difference, apply now!

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.

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