Support Worker

Royal Mencap Society; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization is seeking a passionate Support Worker in Alfreton to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. You will assist with daily activities and provide emotional support in a 24hr care environment. The ideal candidate should have a genuine passion for supporting others, excellent communication skills, and the flexibility to work various shifts, including sleep-ins. This role offers £12.60 per hour along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

24 days paid holiday (pro rata)

Discounts at leading high-street retailers

Access to health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for supporting others.
• Flexibility to work various shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be a driver and able to do sleep-ins when required.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily activities.
• Provide emotional support to individuals.
• Work within a diverse team to meet individual needs.

Skills

Compassion

Excellent communication skills

Empathetic attitude

Flexibility

Job description

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking a passionate Support Worker to join our incredible team in Boston, Lincolnshire.

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.

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.

This role requires you to be a driver and you must be able to do sleep‑ins when required.

Contract options

• Full‑time: 37.5 hrs

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! Shifts will include weekdays, weekends and bank holidays, as well as sleep‑ins. For a sleep‑in you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70.

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

Job ID: 35471

Benefits

Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated. Our benefits package offers 24 days of paid holiday (excluding 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. 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 employee benefits