Support Worker - Darlington

Join Mencap as a Support Worker in Darlington!

We're looking for caring, committed individuals to support people with learning disabilities. You'll help with daily tasks, personal care, medication, and activities—making a real difference every day.

If you're passionate about empowering others and want a rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualities and Skills Required:

• Relationship Building: Essential for gaining the trust of the people we support, establishing open communication, and building lasting relationships.
• Patience and Understanding: Important for navigating challenging situations effectively.
• Conflict-Resolution Techniques: Necessary for managing and resolving conflicts in a constructive manner.

• 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.
• People who enjoy interactivity with the people we support.
• Must be able to reliably commute to Darlington. 

Contract options: 

• Part time (30 hours per week)

Shifts:

• Days: Varied shifts between 08:00-22:00 (rota basis)
• Sleep ins required and paid at a flat rate of £64.20 per sleep
  
• Must be flexible to cover weekends on a rota basis