Support Worker - Castleford

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in Castleford – WF10

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. 

At our service we support 15 Adults with learning disabilities age ranging from 18 to 65. Each individual has different support needs and interests. All the people we support are in individual flats, and will need support around finances, meals, tenancy related tasks and support to activities of there choice. As we are located in Castleford we have a lot of Castleford Tigers fans so supporting to home and away games.

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: 

·       Full-time: 37.5 hrs 

·       Part-time: flexible hours based on availability 

Shift times:  

 We prepare the rotas at least 4 weeks in advance so you can still plan your personal and social life! 

·       Days: Between 0900-2200

·       Sleep ins: 1600-1100 

There is also a sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £61.20.

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.