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Description
Job Advert
Join Our Supportive and Passionate Community Team Part time support worker 2 x 30 hour posts available
Are you someone who thrives on making a real difference in people's lives? Were looking for compassionate, dedicated part time support worker's to join our well-established community team in York. If you have a genuine desire to empower others and are ready for a fulfilling, people-centred role, wed love to hear from you.
About The Role
This is more than just a job it's an opportunity to be part of a team that supports individuals with learning disabilities to live as independently and confidently as possible. Youll work across a variety of settings in the York area, providing tailored support that helps people thrive in their own homes and communities.
Youll build trusting relationships, encourage choice and independence, and offer meaningful, person-centred care. Every day is different, and every interaction counts.
What Were Looking For
Were seeking someone who brings:
A genuine passion for helping others to live well and achieve their goals
Excellent communication skills, patience, and the ability to build strong, respectful relationships
Flexibility, as the role involves working a range of shifts including evenings, weekends, and public holidays
A positive, empathetic approach, and an understanding of the challenges people with learning disabilities may face
A valid UK manual driving licence is an advantage
Experience is always welcome, but what matters most is the right attitude. If youre kind, proactive, and eager to learn, well provide full training and support to help you thrive in your role.
Additional Information
All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references
We are proud to be an equitable, diverse and inclusive employer. We warmly welcome applications from all communities and particularly encourage disabled applicants and those from Black, Asian and other underrepresented backgrounds to apply.
Job ID 34005
Benefits
24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) + a variety of benefits including pension.
Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.
A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.
About Mencap
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. Its 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. Were 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 youre applying for.
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