Female Support Worker - Shirley, Southampton

Mencap; Southampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK charity in Southampton is seeking compassionate Support Workers to empower individuals with learning disabilities to live independently. You'll provide tailored support in a welcoming home environment. The role requires excellent communication skills, flexibility for various shifts, and a positive attitude. Join us to make a meaningful impact!

Benefits

32 days of paid holiday

Choice of pension schemes

Discounts at high-street retailers

Access to health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• Positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals supported.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, flexible support tailored to each person’s needs.
• Empower individuals to live as independently as possible.

Skills

Compassion

Excellent communication

Flexibility

Empathetic attitude

Job description

Job Advert

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in Shirley, Southampton. The position is permanent and part time.

About our Service

At our Shirley service, we support two ladies with learning disabilities who share a welcoming and active home. They enjoy socialising, shopping music, meals out and many other things.

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.

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 social life!

• 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 £63.70.

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 34823

*Due to the nature of this service, we are looking for female only applicants. This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

Benefits

• Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as choice of pension schemes, 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 outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!

About Mencap

Join us at Mencap and be part of a team that believes in equality, diversity, and inclusion. Together, we can create a brighter future for individuals with learning disabilities and empower them to break down any barriers they may face.