Support Worker

Royal Mencap Society; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support organization in Southampton is seeking a Support Worker to provide high-quality, flexible support to individuals with learning disabilities. This is a permanent, full-time role (37.5 hours/week) offering a salary of £24,570 per annum, pro-rata, along with 32 days of paid holiday and other benefits. Flexibility in shift work is required, including evenings and weekends.

Benefits

32 days of paid holiday

Choice of pension schemes

Discounts at leading high-street retailers

Access to health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for supporting others.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Flexibility to work various shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, flexible support tailored to each person's needs.
• Empower individuals to live as independently as possible.

Skills

Compassion

Communication skills

Flexibility

Empathy towards individuals with learning disabilities

Job description

Advertising End Date:

27 Oct 2025

Internal Advertising End Date:

27 Oct 2025

Vacancy Type:

Permanent

Job Advert

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate a Support Worker to join our incredible team in Southampton. The position is permanent and full time (37.5 hours per week)

About our Service

At our Southampton service, we support seven people with learning disabilities who share a welcoming and active home. They enjoy socialising, meals out and many other things.

As part of our team, you’ll provide high-quality, flexible support tailored to each person’s needs. Your role is to empower individuals to live as independently as possible and to make the most of every day—at home and in the community.

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.

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!

• Days: Between 07:00-22:00
• Sleep-ins: 22:00-07:00
• There is also a sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70.

At Mencap, we’re passionate about finding the right people to support those we care for. We interview frequently and may appoint before the closing date, so we encourage early applications.

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

Vacancy ID 34840

Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as choice of pension schemes, discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings.

For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!

About Mencap

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.

£24,570 per annum, pro-rata + excellent benefits