Support Worker, Community Health

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We are looking for someone to join our amazing supported living team based in Northallerton on a part‑time, permanent basis (30 hrs per week). Shifts will be Monday to Friday, and may include weekends and bank holidays.

We support three active gentlemen aged between 60-68 who have a learning disability and are great friends. They all live independent, fun and active lifestyles. It is a busy home, from going on days out, train spotting, socialising, and seeing friends.

• Supporting people to live independently, budget management, paying bills, housework, organising appointments and cooking healthy meals.
• Excellent communication skills and relationship building, supporting those we care for to understand the world around them and promoting positive relationships.
• Community & Social Inclusion – helping individuals access and participate in local community and social events to promote life skills and individuality.
• Personal care – assisting people with medication, bathing, showering and using the bathroom. Not all support worker roles include high levels of personal care.
• All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.

Please note:

This position does not meet the minimum salary requirements for a Health and Care visa under the UK Skilled Worker route, as set by the Home Office. Therefore, although Mencap is a licensed sponsor, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are not able to support new visa applications or sponsorship requests for this vacancy.

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Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees. Our benefits package includes 24 days of paid holiday (excluding bank holidays, pro‑rata), discounts at leading high‑street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest‑free loans and many more exciting offerings.

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 fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability. At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.

Belonging at Mencap means everyone feels respected, valued, and safe to be themselves. We encourage everyone to apply and offer a variety of contract types and working patterns. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you are applying for.