Support Worker - Northallerton

We are looking for a Support Worker to join our amazing supported living team based in Northallerton.  Shifts will be spread across mornings, afternoons, evenings and sleep ins, weekends and bank holidays.  Ideally a driver who can drive a manual car is preferable for this role to meet the needs of the tenants active lifestyles.

Are you a caring & enthusiastic person? A craft or music lover? If so, this could be the job for you!  You will be supporting tenants to day centres, social activities and live their best lives at home and in the community. 

We support three gentlemen who have a learning disability, who are good friends, and live in our supported living services in Northallerton. We are looking to grow our inclusive, knowledgeable and exceptionally friendly staff team! 

Supporting someone with their daily life is not a 9-5 job. You will need to be able to work across a range of different days and shift patterns, including some sleep in shifts (Payment for sleep ins is competitive and compliant with National Living Wage requirements). We realise that your quality time is important too, so your rota is prepared well in advance -Got a request, something special going on? Your manager will certainly try to help you meet it.

If you have a positive attitude, and want to improve the lives of those with a learning disability, we want to meet you !  We will support you with progression opportunities throughout your career with us. All employees have access to a large range of benefits we offer!

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.
  
  

  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!

  JOB ID 35847

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

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.