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Mencap; Farnham; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday

Health benefits

Discounts at retailers

Job summary

Mencap in Farnham, Surrey, is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to join our team. You will help five individuals with learning disabilities live independently, supporting daily activities and community outings in a warm, inclusive home.

We value flexible, empathetic people who communicate well, build relationships, and can cover evenings, weekends and holidays. A DBS check is required and training is provided; DBS enhanced and references apply.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for supporting others.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support five individuals with learning disabilities to live as independently as possible.
• Provide high-quality, flexible support at home and in the community.
• Empower individuals to enjoy activities and outings with safety and care.

Skills

compassionate

communication skills

flexible shifts

empathetic attitude

Job description

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

At our Farnham service, we support five individuals with learning disabilities who share a welcoming and active home. Each person leads a busy and fulfilling life, enjoying regular outings and a wide range of activities such as bowling, shopping, cinema trips, day excursions, and dining out.

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.

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!

Shift times

• 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 £64.20.

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 : 36466

Company: Mencap Salary: £25,577 to £25,577 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Farnham, GU9 Job type: Permanent Posting date: 25 Sept 2026 Closing date: 24 Oct 2026

Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated.

Our benefits package offers 24 days of paid holiday (excluding bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as 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 and below link with all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team

https://jobs.mencap.org.uk/benefits.aspx

*T&C's apply based on contract

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme