Support Worker Haxby - (Driver Essential)

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Do you enjoy long walks and the seaside? Do you have an interest in supporting people to engage in their communities? Do you want a meaningful career working with people on the Autism Spectrum? Do you want to support people to achieve their goals and outcomes?
If the answer is yes, we have an exciting new vacancy within our Mencap service in Haxby. We have one full time vacancy. Driving is essential for this role and we require candidates to have a full UK driving licence.
This is a happy and lively service supporting 5 young men with Autism who enjoy living together and have a very active life. They enjoy being part of their local community and are involved in regular daily activities outside their home in different venues across the city. They have varied interests including cycling, swimming, walking, gardening, trips to the coast (trips out in general), bowling and having coffee in the local cafes. They also enjoy chilling out, using their sensory room and having time with their families.

If you enjoy being active and creative and have a real desire to be part of a successful team supporting people to achieve their goals and dreams then we'd love to hear from you
As a Support Worker you will be expected to provide an outstanding level of support that will enormously contribute to the people we support, living a more comfortable, dignified, liberated and happy life.

- Personal care - helping people to get ready for the day and assisting with bathing, showering and using the bathroom.
- Supporting people to live independently - budget management, paying bills, housework, organising appointments and cooking delicious 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

Disability Confident
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A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

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.

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.