Support Worker - Bishopthorpe - York

The people we support are very creative and enjoy arts and crafts sessions daily, all of their hard work is displayed around the home. The people we support choose a range of activities they enjoy being involved in. Some typical examples are trips out to the seaside to enjoy some fish and chips, days out to the cinema and theatre as they love musicals, going to the farm and the zoo as they have a love for animals. We also have one particular person who has a passion for trains.

What does a Support Worker do?

Working for Mencap you will be expected to provide an outstanding service that provides a more comfortable, dignified, liberated and happy life for the people we support.

Personal care – Will need support to get ready for the day -I.e. Showering, Dressing, Medication administration.

Supporting people to live independently – budget management, paying bills, house work, organising appointments and cooking 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.If you think this role suits you, we want you to be part of our team so why not click the Apply button today!

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

JOB ID: 32677

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.

To apply for this role you must have had a full manual UK driving licence for over two years and be over 21 years old.