(Mixed Contract) Support Worker - SS, Barnsley

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.  

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! 

We have immediate opportunities to provide support workers to provide vital support to people with a learning disability through this tough time. We're recruiting full time, part time permanent and bank Support Workers across the UK now! 

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.    

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 amazing benefits alongside our competitive pay. 

What does a Support Worker do? 

As a Support Worker you will be expected to provide an outstanding level of support that will enormously contribute to the people we support, living a more comfortable, dignified, liberated and happy life. 

• Personal care – We provide prompt’s,  

• Supporting people to live independently – budget management, paying bills, house work, organising appointments and cooking delicious healthy meals. 

• Excellent communication skills/relationship building – supporting the person 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.  

• Using digital records to chart peoples progress on a daily basis, so everyone involved in their support can see how well they are doing and any important changes. 

We are currently looking for Support workers for established services in the centre of Barnsley – Shifts and Hours to be discussed further at interview. 

 We provide support to Men and Women with Mild learning disabilities in the centre of Barnsley across 2 locations that are close to each other, 2 of the people we support have their own car’s to access the community, this mean it is essential that applicant are car drivers. 

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.  

No two days are never the same, sometimes they may be challenging but always positive so click apply now to be considered!