Support Worker - Sheffield Community

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

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.

From assisting with daily activities to providing emotional support, you'll play a vital role in their life.

The role will include supporting a young lady who has is just now moving out of residential college and into her first proper home as an adult. She will have 2:1 support at all times and will require help to maintain her property, expand her hobbies (she love sports) and maintain her relationships. A big part of her support is helping her manage her anxieties. Any hours worked with her get paid at an enhanced rate of £13.60 per hour.

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.


Contract options:

• Full-time: 37.5 hrs


• Part-time: flexible hours based on availability


Shift times:

All our services are 24hr care. We prepare the rotas at least 4 weeks in advance so you can still plan your personal and social life!

Days: Between 07:00-11:00 (with a sleep-in option)

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  There is also a sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £62.45.
  
  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.

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.