Support Worker - Hatfield Woodhouse, Doncaster
Join Mencap as a Support Worker in Hatfield Woodhouse!
We're looking for caring, committed individuals to support people with learning disabilities within our one of our complex services. 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!
You must hold a UK driving licence due to location of the service.
Company: Mencap Salary: £24,785 to £24,785 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Hatfield Woodhouse, DN7 Job type: Permanent Posting date: 29 Oct 2026 Closing date: 11 Nov 2026
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.
- UK driving licence required.
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.
- People who enjoy interactivity with the people we support.
Contract options
- 37.5 hours
Shifts
- Days: Varied shifts between 07:00-22:00 (rota basis, must be flexible to do sleep ins)
- Waking Nights - 22:00-08:00
- Sleep ins required on days and paid at a flat rate of £64.20
- Must be flexible to cover weekends on a rota basis
*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references
Job ID: 37062
Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated.
Our benefits package offers 24 days of paid holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata) along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings.
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.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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Support Worker - Hatfield Woodhouse, Doncaster employer: Mencap
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