Support Worker

Royal Mencap Society; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity organization is seeking compassionate Support Workers to join their team in Prudhoe. The role involves providing personal care and support to individuals with learning disabilities, requiring excellent communication skills and a flexible approach to shifts. The organization offers competitive pay of £12.60 per hour, 25 hours a week, comprehensive training, and a supportive work environment. You'll have opportunities for further career growth while making a meaningful impact in lives.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Pension and holiday buying options

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for supporting others.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• A positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, cooking, cleaning, and health care for the individuals supported.
• Travel to different destinations the supported individual enjoys.
• Be part of a supportive team that provides high-quality care.

Skills

Compassion

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility

Positive attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities

Job description

25

Advertising End Date:

03 2026

Internal Advertising End Date:

03 Feb 2026

Vacancy Type:

Not Specified

Job Advert

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

You will be part of an excellent established team that provide high quality care and support to a gentleman who lives in the Prudhoe area. The role is extremely rewarding and enables the person we support to live a fulfilled life. You will be often busy inside and outside of the home. Throughout the day you will be travelling to different destinations that the person we support likes to go to. At home your duties include personal care, cooking, cleaning, budget preparation, shopping and health care. It is a fantastic opportunity for someone to become part of an excellent team with excellent training provided with possible further career opportunities within the company.

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:

• 25 hours per week

Sleep ins required - paid at an enhanced flat rate of £ 63.70.

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!

All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.

• 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.

Job ID: 35442

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.

Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.

• Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.
• Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes.
• Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.

We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies. We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.

£12.60 per hour + excellent benefits and training