Support Worker

Royal Mencap Society; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Sheffield is looking for compassionate Support Workers. You will assist individuals with learning disabilities in daily activities and provide them with emotional support. Excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for helping others are essential. This role offers part-time flexible hours, ongoing training, and a supportive work environment. Join us to make a difference in the lives of people who need your support.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Ongoing training and development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for supporting others.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• Positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities.
• Provide emotional support to individuals.

Skills

Compassion

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility

Empathetic attitude

Job description

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

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.

Contract options

• Part‑time: 25 and 30 hour contracts – flexible hours based on availability.

Shift times

• Days
• Waking Nights

There is also a sleep‑in available

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

Due to the nature of this service we are looking for female only applicants. This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

Job ID: 35387

Benefits

• 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.

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.