Mencap

Job Advert Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in Mere House. 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. Mere House is home to 11 people we support with mixed abilities and diverse needs. Mere House has 10 self-contained flats. The people we support all have varied needs supporting with medication, shopping, cooking, support in Eating and drinking in line with SaLTs, finances, household tasks, completing forms, some personal care. It includes help or supervision with daily tasks, like personal care or cooking meals. Supporting individuals live as independently as possible, out and about in the...

Job Advert We are looking for a Support Worker to join our Supported Living Services based in the Trowbridge area on a part time basis, 30 hours per week    A driver with a full UK clean licence is essential for this role. Some of the people we support have their own cars which they would like you to be able to drive. About our Services We are looking for Support Workers to join our Supported Living Services, which are based across two addresses in Trowbridge. The ideal applicant will be calm, with a sense of humour and fun, to support a wide range of ages who enjoy attending clubs and social activities in the Trowbridge area. The role will support a number of services, and the successful applicant will be expected to work across the two sites.   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 bank...

Job Advert Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in Stowmarket. 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. We support people to access things in the community such as going  to the cinema, discos and the pub.  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. Contract options : ·...

Job Advert Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our large team in one of our supported living services in Darlington. We are advertising for a 30hr Support Worker who must be able to work sleep in shifts. 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. Activities required in the service are: Assist to the bathroom; Assist to get dressed and complete passive movement exercises; Staff assist service users into their wheelchairs, ensuring they are comfortable; Support to do weekly shopping; Staff to support on outings in the car.    What we're looking for : ·      A genuine passion for supporting others. ·      Excellent...

Job Advert We are looking for a Support Worker to join our Service based in Easingwold on a permanent, Full time basis (37.5 hours a week).  Shifts will be spread across mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends and bank holidays.   We are looking to grow our team of dedicated, caring and enthusiastic support workers to enable the individuals we support to live the lives they choose. If you’re looking to support someone who enjoys activities, then maybe you’re best suited to our 1:1 support service where you’ll be supporting a young man with a different activity every week! Whether it’s football, swimming or even making the most of his National Trust tickets, this gentleman has endless energy and a real passion for fun – the Support Worker we’re looking for will need to match his passion, or better yet, top it! If you’re looking for the chance to support individuals with the life skills they need to live independently, then we have a service for you too. Supporting our lovely ladies...

Job Advert Do you have experience of working with people with a learning disability? Are you passionate about working for an organisation that drives change? Then we may have the role for you within our Supported Internship team.  An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and self-motivated Skills Coach to join our Supported Internship programme team in Worcester. We are recruiting to fill 1 full time role (37.5 hours per week) on a permanent contract.   As a Skills Coach, your role is central to the delivery of our Supported Internship programme. You will support learners with SEN to complete all elements of the programme in line with requirements by providing tailored support.  Do you want to see what we do? If so click here  We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation and we particularly welcome and encourage disabled applicants and those from the Black and Asian communities to apply for the role as they are under-represented within the workforce. You will...

Job Advert At Mencap we deliver a range of programmes designed to support people with a learning disability and/or autism to move closer to work. Our programme called Employ Me aims to support people with a learning disability and/or Autism to gain the skills, knowledge, and experience to progress into paid employment Mencap Employ Me are excited to be working with DFN Project SEARCH, Birmingham Metropolitan College to deliver a programme of support to young people with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) in Birmingham. We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation and we particularly welcome and encourage disabled applicants and those from the Black and Asian communities to apply for the role as they are under-represented within the workforce. Project SEARCH is an international transition to work programme aimed at transforming the lives of young people with learning disabilities and/or autism We are looking for a passionate and self-motivated person to...

Job Advert Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Male Support Workers to join our incredible team in Omagh. Driver Required.  Please Note:  Whilst Mencap is a licenced sponsor, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this vacancy at present due to a high volume of internal staff going through the sponsorship process. As a Male 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 : Someone who is caring and patient and has 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...

Job Advert DRIVER ESSENTIAL FOR THIS ROLE  Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking a passionate Support Worker who can drive to join our incredible team in  Redruth. On a 30 hour, temporary contract. (To cover maternity leave until May 2026) 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. Daily activities can include, carriage driving, dance classes, volunteering jobs, walks along the beach, café trips, power boating, swimming. Every day is a new day at this service! It is a very active house, where there is always something going on!   We support 4 people within one household who all get along very well, with a range of different needs.   What we're looking...

Job Advert Mencap are seeking Support Workers to join our incredible team in Redruth. Multiple hours are available and can be discussed at interview.  As a Support Worker, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. From assisting with daily activities to providing emotional support, you’ll play a vital role in their life.   You will be supporting one older gentleman in his own home. Daily activities can include, going out for a drive, completing shopping, going for walks, helping the person we support bake at home, or have a relaxing day!    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....

Job Advert DRIVER ESSENTIAL FOR THIS ROLE  Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking a passionate Support Worker who can drive to join our incredible team in  Redruth. On a part time (35 hours), permanent contract. 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. Daily activities can include, carriage driving, dance classes, volunteering jobs, walks along the beach, café trips, power boating, swimming. Every day is a new day at this service! It is a very active house, where there is always something going on!   We support 4 people within one household who all get along very well, with a range of different needs.   What we're looking for : ·      A genuine...

Job Advert Mencap are seeking female Relief Support Workers to join our incredible team in Great Tey. Due to the location of this service in the Essex countryside, there are not great public transport links, this means that it is essential that you have your own transport.  We would also like you to hold a full clean driver’s licence as some of the people we support have their own cars. As a Relief 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. There are 6 people that share their home and who we support to make sure they live the best lives possible.   What we're looking for : ·      A genuine passion for supporting others. ·      Excellent communication skills and the ability to build meaningful...

Job Advert Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Female Support Workers to join our incredible team in South Devon, Driver Essential. 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. Contract options : Full-time: 37.5 hrs Part-time : flexible hours based on availability Relief: Flexible working...

Job Advert This service is looking for a Female Wake Night Support Worker. Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Wake Night Part Time Support Worker to join our incredible team in Peterborough. As a Wake Night 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 contract: 10 hours a week All our services...

Job Advert Important information for applicants: please note, this position is not suitable for anyone who is currently on a Student or Skilled Worker Visa as this role requires sleep in shifts. Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking a passionate Support Worker to join our incredible team in Hexham. 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...

Job Advert FEMALE ONLY - Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals.   We are looking for a Female Support Worker to join our fabulous Domiciliary Care Team based in Yaxley on a permanent, part time basis (25 hours a week).  DRIVER ESSENTIAL - Yaxley is situated on the outskirts of Peterborough.  As you are likely to support more than one person a day and travel a short distance from each venue, a driver with access to a vehicle they can use for work is essential. 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. Shifts will be spread across mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, a Sleep-In and bank holidays. Morning shifts start as early as 07:00 and evening shifts finish at 19:30 or 22.00. Flexibility is a must as you will need to be available to work across various shifts and venues....

Job Advert Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers with a Full UK Driving License to join our incredible team in the area of Hatfield Woodhouse, Doncaster. We have several full and part time positions with various hours. 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...

Job Advert Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Waking Night Support Workers to join our incredible team in Northampton. As a Waking Night 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 (20 hrs) Shift times : All our services are 24hr care. We prepare the rotas at least 4 weeks in advance so you can still...

Job Advert We're excited to announce an opportunity for a  DBS Administrator  to join our small but mighty team! You'll play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and compliant processing of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks for our employees, volunteers at Mencap, and external customers. This is a full-time, permanent position with flexible working options. The role requires you to work 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, covering shifts between 8am – 5.00pm on a rota basis, you can choose to work from home or from our Peterborough office, with occasional office visits as needed. During your first month of training, you'll be expected to come in twice a week. You'll be working closely with one other team member. Here are some of the key responsibilities: Administer and manage DBS checks for new and existing staff, volunteers, and external customers. Ensure compliance with all relevant policies, regulations, and guidelines. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of...

Job Advert We are looking for a Support Worker to join our Service based in Shirley, Southampton on a permanent, full time and part time basis.  Shifts will be spread across mornings, afternoons, evenings and sleep ins, weekends and bank holidays.    About our Service   We support both male and females with all aspects of daily living, including personal care. The people we support enjoy being part of their community, going out for meals, walks in the park and to day service.   What does a Support Worker do?   As a Support Worker you will be expected to provide an outstanding level of support that will help to ensure the people we support live a more comfortable, dignified, liberated and happy life.  You will have excellent communication skills and be a naturally caring and patient personality.  Typical responsibilities may include: Supporting people to live independently – budget management, paying bills, housework, organising appointments and cooking delicious healthy...