Compassionate Support Worker – Peterborough | Flexible Shifts

Mencap; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days paid holiday

Discounts at leading retailers

Health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Job summary

Mencap in Peterborough is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to help people with learning disabilities live independently and participate in daily activities.

This full-time, permanent role involves assisting with day‑to‑day living, household tasks and community activities, with a flexible shift pattern across mornings, evenings, weekends and sleep-ins. Salary is £24,785 per year. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• As a Support Worker, you will help people with a learning disability live independently and achieve their personal goals.
• You will support day-to-day living, encouraging independence while building positive relationships.
• Tasks may include cooking, cleaning, laundry, budgeting, and accompanying visits to cafes, shops, or activities.
• Shifts across mornings, evenings, weekends, and sleep-in shifts; full flexible across seven days.
• A full UK driving licence is essential due to community-based work.

Job description

Mencap in Peterborough is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to help people with learning disabilities live independently and participate in daily activities.

This full-time, permanent role involves assisting with day‑to‑day living, household tasks and community activities, with a flexible shift pattern across mornings, evenings, weekends and sleep-ins. Salary is £24,785 per year. A full UK driving licence is essential.