Community Support Worker - Doncaster

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Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in the Doncaster Community.

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 within their own homes and out in the community, you’ll play a vital role in their life.

Typical responsibilities may include: Supporting people to live independently, budget management, paying bills, housework, organising appointments, and cooking healthy meals.

Community and social inclusion – Supporting individuals to access and participate in their local community and social events to promote life skills

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

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.

This role requires you to be a driver. 

Contract options:
•Part-time: 20 hours

Shift times: 
Shifts will be spread across mornings, afternoons, evening, weekends, and bank holidays.

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.

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!

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

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Benefits

As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.

Pension contributions into NEST Scheme on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings

Death in service life cover for a nominated beneficiary under our life assurance scheme

Loans for debt consolidation, bikes, computers and phones when you have been with us for 6 months 

Interest free season ticket loans

Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras

Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.

Access to award winning training and development

*T&C's apply based on contract