Support Worker in Doncaster inDoncaster PUBLISHED WED 5 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
£23,810 per year
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Support Worker Job details Posting date: 05 November 2025 Salary: £23,810 per year Hours: Full time Closing date: 19 November 2025 Location: Doncaster, Yorkshire, DN7 Company: Mencap Job type: Permanent Job reference: 58388136 Apply for this job Summary Join Mencap as a Support Worker in Doncaster! We're looking for caring, committed individuals to support people with learning disabilities. 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! 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. - Must hold a valid UK manual driving licence and be willing to drive our mobility vehicles. 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: - Full time - Part time Shifts: - Days: Between 07:00-22:00 (rota basis) - Waking Nights Available 22:00-07:00 - Sleep ins required and paid at a flat rate of £63.70 - Must be flexible to cover weekends on a rota basis *All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references Job ID: 34871 Benefits 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. At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident 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 .
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To work as a Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of personal qualities and specific skills. Here are some key skills and attributes that are typically important for this role:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to listen actively and communicate clearly with clients, their families, and other professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the emotional needs of clients and demonstrating compassion and care is crucial.
3. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations and come up with practical solutions to meet the needs of clients.
4. Patience and Resilience: Working with clients who may have challenging behaviors or emotional needs requires a lot of patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and maintaining professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
6. Organizational Skills: Manage your time effectively and keep track of multiple responsibilities and tasks.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals such as social workers, health care providers, and therapists.
8. Flexibility and Adaptability: Clients' needs can change rapidly, so it’s important to adapt to new situations.
9. Knowledge of Safeguarding: Understanding policies and practices around safeguarding vulnerable individuals is essential for ensuring their safety.
10. Cultural Awareness: Being sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients and providing appropriate support.
11. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with using computers and electronic health records, as well as communication tools.
12. First Aid and Health Care Knowledge: While not always required, having basic first aid skills can be beneficial, and understanding health conditions related to your client group is important.
While formal qualifications are not always necessary, having relevant training or a vocational qualification in health and social care can be advantageous. Additionally, specific roles may require knowledge or experience in particular areas, such as mental health, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities.
It's also essential to undergo a background check (DBS check) as working with vulnerable individuals often requires safeguarding compliance.
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