Support Worker - Darfield

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We are looking for Support Workers to join our Service based in Darfield on a permanent, full time basis.
As a Support Worker, flexibility is key both for yourself and for the service as you may be required to work a variety of different shifts throughout the week/weekends  including mornings, evenings and sleep ins.  You will also be required to work bank holidays.  
About our Service
In our services you will be supporting people with learning disabilities both male and female to live independent and active lives. The people we support have a wide range of support needs and interests, which will make your role varied and interesting.  You will be actively involved in promoting and encouraging them to make everyday choices in everything they do.  We support our people with a variety of support needs such as personal cares, medicines, finances and household support. We also support with a range of mobility needs, as well as dementia support.
What does a Support Worker do?
As a Support Worker you will be expected to provide an outstanding level of support that will help to ensure the people we support live a more comfortable, dignified, liberated and happy life.  You will have excellent communication skills and be a naturally caring and patient personality.   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.Have you thought about working for Mencap?
Mencap is a leader in providing excellent support to people with a learning disability.  Our vision is a world where people with a learning disability are valued equally, listened to and included. 
Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something really meaningful.  Everything we do at Mencap keeps the people we support at the centre of what we do.  To find out a bit more about what life as a Support Worker is like, please click here to watch a short video.
With us, it’s never ‘just a job’.  In return for your hard work and passion you can find real and meaningful work experience, access to some excellent benefits alongside our competitive pay.  Click here to find out more about our Mencap benefits.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles with us. To find out more about the scheme please visit the direct gov website.
At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace and we intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do.  We welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us.  Together we are Mencap!
Mencap are strongly encouraging all our colleagues to have the Covid-19 vaccine as a way to help protect each other and the people we support.
No two days are ever the same, sometimes they may be challenging but they will always positive so click apply now to be considered!  For further information about these vacancies, please contact us on (phone number removed).
*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
*Job ID: 31663

Benefits
Why join Mencap?
·      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
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