Community Support Worker

Salary: £26,000 per year

Have you thought about working for Mencap?

is a leader in providing excellent support to people with a learning disability. Our vision is a world where people with a learning disability are valued equally, listened to and included.

At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace and we intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do. We welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us. Together we are Mencap!

We have various opportunities open for Support Workers to provide vital support to people with a learning disability. Everyone wants a purposeful job – to do something really meaningful. With us, it’s never ‘just a job’. In return for your hard work and passion you can find real and meaningful work experience, access to some amazing benefits and great pay.

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 and happy life.

You will be providing the following support to people in their own homes & out in the community:

Personal care – helping people to get ready for the day and assisting with bathing, showering and using the bathroom.

Supporting people to live happy and fulfilling lives– budget management, paying bills, house work, organising appointments and cooking delicious healthy meals.

Community & Social Inclusion- Supporting people with learning disabilities to access and participate in their local community and Social events to promote life skills and independence.

Flexibility is a must as you will need to be available to work across various shifts to include; days, evenings, and weekends. Shifts can be discuss in more detail at interview stage. 

This role does require you have access to your own car and hold business insurance on that vehicle as you will be transporting the people we support out and about each day. 

Our Support Workers get involved in daily activities such as bowling, food shopping, walking, going to the gym, arts and crafts, woodwork related tasks and ensuring that people we support get to voluntary roles in the community safely. 

Our Support Workers need to have a calm nature, be encouraging and above all you need to be patient. You will always be looking out for the safety of the people we support, when out and about, this is essential.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome all applicants with disabilities to apply for the roles with us. 

As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.

28 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 35 days with long service plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme

Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed

Pension contributions into NEST Scheme on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings

Death in service life cover for a nominated beneficiary under our life assurance scheme

Loans for debt consolidation,bikes, computers and phones when you have been with us for 6 months

Interest free season ticket loans

Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major super markets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencapextras

Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.

Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support

Quarterly award scheme and recognition at every 5 years through our YouRock program

Access to award winning training and development

At Mencap we work in partnership with people with a learning disability. We do this by providing high quality, flexible services that support people, including young adults, to live as independently as possible in their own homes and in the community.

Everyone wants a purposeful job – to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist.

You’ll make new friends and feel inspired to reach your potential. We will ask a lot of you – but you’ll get back so much more. With us, it is never ‘just a job’.

In return for your hard work and passion, we can give you real meaning and purpose in your work.

*T&C’s apply based on contract

*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references. We are currently following an alternative recruitment process due to Coronavirus to keep everyone safe, initial interviews will be conducted using video calling such as Teams, Skype or Zoom.