Mencap

Our vision is a world where people with a learning disability are valued equally, listened to and included. 

Everything we do is about valuing and supporting people with a learning disability, and their families and carers.  Working for Mencap is much than a job, it is positive contribution to making a real difference to individual lives in so many different ways.  

Our training has been recognised as some of the sector’s best, and you’ll be encouraged to explore all our opportunities. What’s more, the experiences you get from working with people with a learning disability will see you grow as a person as well as a professional.

 

03 Oct, 2024
Part-Time
Mencap Sheffield, UK
Job Advert UK Driving Licence Required. 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. This role requires you to be a driver. Contract options : ·      Part-time: flexible hours based on availability Shift times : All...
03 Oct, 2024
Full time
Mencap Birmingham, UK
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 Birmingham. We are recruiting for 37.5 hours per week and will consider full time and part time applicants. This role requires frequent travel to locations with the wider Birmingham and Solihull area, including travel to an office in Birmingham City Centre. Due to the nature of this role, having a valid UK driving licence and regular access to a reliable vehicle is essential. 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...
03 Oct, 2024
Contract
Mencap Amersham, UK
Job Advert FEMALE ONLY - Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Female Support Workers to join our incredible team in Amersham.  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. Contract options : Part Time - Various Contracts Available 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. *All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references. *Due to the nature of this...
03 Oct, 2024
Full time
Mencap Amersham, UK
Job Advert Important information for applicants: please note, this position is not suitable for anyone who is looking to obtain sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa or currently holds a Skilled Worker Visa and is looking to switch sponsorship to a new employer. This is due to the fact the salary rate for this position does not meet the UKVI’s current minimum annual salary threshold requirements for sponsorship. If you are resident in the UK and do not require sponsorship we would love to hear from you!   Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in Amersham. 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...
03 Oct, 2024
Part-Time
Mencap Chippenham, UK
Job Advert Female Part time role . Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Female Support Workers to join our incredible team in Warminster for 16 hours weekly.  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 a variety of people with different interests from music, craft, cooking, gardening, allotment work, local walks, board games, pool and darts. The most important thing to the people we support is having someone kind and caring that they are able to spend time with a have a chat.  What we're looking for : ·      A genuine passion for supporting others. ·      Excellent communication skills and the ability to build meaningful...
03 Oct, 2024
Full time
Mencap Peterborough, UK
Job Advert FEMALE ONLY - Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Female Support Workers to join our incredible team in Yaxley - Peterborough. 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 are looking for a Support Worker to join our Domiciliary Care Service based in Yaxley on a permanent, part time basis (20 hours a week).  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. Shifts will be spread across mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. Currently...
02 Oct, 2024
Full time
Mencap Trowbridge, UK
Job Advert We are looking for Support Workers to join our Supported Living Services based in the Trowbridge area on a part time basis.  Shifts will be spread across mornings, afternoons, evenings and sleep ins, weekends and bank holidays.  **You will need to have a full clean driving licence.** 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 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...
02 Oct, 2024
Part-Time
Mencap Fishguard, UK
Job Advert Mencap are seeking Relief Support Workers to join our incredible team in Fishguard. 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.   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 : ·      Relief 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...
02 Oct, 2024
Part-Time
Mencap Hayle, UK
Job Advert Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in Hayle. 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. You will be supporting one gentleman in his own home. From assisting with daily activities to providing emotional support, you’ll play a vital role in his 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 hours per week Shift times : All our services are 24hr care. We prepare...
01 Oct, 2024
Full time
Mencap Barnsley, UK
Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in Cudworth. 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. In our Cudworth service we support 4 individuals, some with physical disabilities as well as learning disabilities. This role includes personal care. You will be trained to use a hoist, along with any further training required to complete this role. 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. ·...
01 Oct, 2024
Part-Time
Mencap Redruth, UK
Job Advert Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking a passionate Waking Night Support Worker to join our incredible team in  Redruth. 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. You will be supporting one gentleman overnight. Making sure he feels safe while he sleeps, assisting with anything he needs overnight as well as taking part in light household duties.    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...
01 Oct, 2024
Full time
Mencap Chester, UK
Job Advert Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals!  Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in Broughton, Flintshire for 30 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. You will need to hold a valid, full UK driving licence as this is essential for the role. Contract options : Part-time: 30 hours - flexible hours based...
30 Sep, 2024
Full time
Mencap Mansfield, UK
Job Advert What does a Support Worker do? As a Support Worker you will be expected to provide an outstanding level of support that will enormously contribute to the people we support, living a more comfortable, dignified, liberated and happy life. Personal care - helping people to get ready for the day and assisting with bathing, showering and using the bathroom. Supporting people to live independently – budget management, paying bills, house work, organising appointments and cooking delicious healthy meals. Excellent communication skills/relationship building – supporting the person to understand the world around them and promoting positive relationships. Community & Social Inclusion- Supporting individuals to access and participate in their local community and Social events to promote life skills and individuality.  We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles with us. To find out more about the scheme...
30 Sep, 2024
Contract
Mencap Manchester, UK
Job Advert Do you have a passion for all things volunteering? Would you like to make a real difference to the lives of people with a learning disability? If you’ve just answered yes, then we have just the opportunity for you! A super exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and committed individual to join Mencap as a Volunteer Services Co-ordinator. In this role you will directly support our volunteers within your region, including directly managing the Mencap Visiting Service (MVS) volunteers, a befriending service to adults with a learning disability. As well as this you will provide direct support and expertise to our volunteer managers in all Mencap teams in the North West including retail,   ensuring a quality approach and sharing great practice across all volunteering activities. As a Volunteer Services Co-ordinator for the North West, you will support on all aspects of the volunteer journey for Mencap. This is a one year, full-time maternity leave contract...
30 Sep, 2024
Contract
Mencap Liverpool, UK
Job Advert Do you have a passion for all things volunteering? Would you like to make a real difference to the lives of people with a learning disability? If you’ve just answered yes, then we have just the opportunity for you! A super exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and committed individual to join Mencap as a Volunteer Services Co-ordinator. In this role you will directly support our volunteers within your region, including directly managing the Mencap Visiting Service (MVS) volunteers, a befriending service to adults with a learning disability. As well as this you will provide direct support and expertise to our volunteer managers in all Mencap teams in the North West including retail,   ensuring a quality approach and sharing great practice across all volunteering activities. As a Volunteer Services Co-ordinator for the North West, you will support on all aspects of the volunteer journey for Mencap. This is a one year, full-time maternity leave contract...
30 Sep, 2024
Contract
Mencap Wales, UK
Job Advert Do you have a passion for all things volunteering? Would you like to make a real difference to the lives of people with a learning disability? If you’ve just answered yes, then we have just the opportunity for you! A super exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and committed individual to join Mencap as a Volunteer Services Co-ordinator. In this role you will directly support our volunteers within your region, including directly managing the Mencap Visiting Service (MVS) volunteers, a befriending service to adults with a learning disability. As well as this you will provide direct support and expertise to our volunteer managers in all Mencap teams in the North West including retail,   ensuring a quality approach and sharing great practice across all volunteering activities. As a Volunteer Services Co-ordinator for the North West, you will support on all aspects of the volunteer journey for Mencap. This is a one year, full-time maternity leave contract...
30 Sep, 2024
Part-Time
Mencap Sheffield, UK
Job Advert This role requires you to be a driver.  Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Female 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 : part time - 30 hours Shift times : All our services are 24hr care. We prepare the rotas at least 4...
30 Sep, 2024
Full time
Mencap Chesterfield, UK
Job Advert We are looking to recruit passionate Support Workers to join our dedicated team based in the Old Brampton area of Chesterfield.  We have positions available from 20 hours up to 37.5 hours. About Us Our service is a supported living home for four adults all with various needs.  As a support worker, you will be providing practical support within the home and out in the community.  Your days will vary from helping maintain their home through household tasks, budgeting and managing finances, supporting with food preparation in line with SALT guidelines, intimate personal care, monitoring healthcare needs, supporting with medication and health appointments, being the persons advocate and supporting to pursue their hobbies, interests and maintain contact with their friends.  Requirements The role of a Support Worker can be challenging at times, so it is essential to have a positive mind-set with a desire to improve the lives of those with a physical and learning...
30 Sep, 2024
Full time
Mencap Gainsborough, UK
Job Advert We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Service Manager at our service in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. Reporting to the Area Operations Manager you will be responsible for the quality of our service delivery and ensuring that the service is always improving. You will be self-motivated and determined to achieve the best outcomes for people we support. You will achieve this through leading and motivating a dedicated team of support workers. Key to the role will be cultivating a positive team culture, ensuring your service is a great place to work, acting as a role model and demonstrating good practice to other members of the team. You will be responsible for proactively managing and developing your team, the quality of the service, the rota, and the budget. You will have the confidence to make difficult decisions under pressure. Having strong inter personal skills is essential for this role. You may need to cover the odd shift in case of emergency.  Flexibility is...
30 Sep, 2024
Full time
Mencap Bathpool, UK
Job Advert Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in Bath . 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: flexible hours based on availability Shift times : All our services are 24hr care. We prepare the rotas at least 4 weeks in...