Male Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading support organization is seeking Support Workers in Bedlington. You will make a difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities, assisting them with daily activities and providing emotional support. The role is part-time (17 hrs/week) and includes varied shifts, requiring a driving license. Training and benefits are provided.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Ongoing training and development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting others.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Willingness to work various shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities and provide emotional support.
• Support individual with personal care and household tasks.
• Engage in activities like gardening and woodwork.

Skills

Compassion

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility

Positive attitude

Job description

Job Advert

Driving Licence Essential.

The service is male only and anyone applying must be a car driver.

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our team in Bedlington.

About the role

As a Support Worker, you will make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. You will work with a diverse group of people, each with unique abilities and needs, assisting with daily activities and providing emotional support.

This part‑time position (17 hrs per week) involves supporting a gentleman in his 50s who lives in his own bungalow in Bedlington. During the day he attends a work placement from 9 am to 3:30 pm; we support him after this from 3:30 pm. He enjoys gardening and has a woodwork shop in his garage. He is generally able and completes most tasks with a verbal prompt, including household chores, medication and personal care.

The shift pattern includes a sleep‑in and ends at 9 am the following morning. Further information about the person being supported will be discussed during the interview.

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: 17 hrs

Shift times

All our services are 24‑hr care. We prepare the rota at least 4 weeks in advance so you can still plan your personal and social life.

• Days: 8 am‑9 am / 3:30 pm‑11 pm
• Sleep‑in: 11 pm‑8 am (enhanced flat‑rate payment of £63.70)

All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.

Job ID: 34554

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation and welcome and encourage disabled applicants and those from Black and Asian communities to apply for the role as they are under‑represented within our workforce.

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

Benefits

• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time) + a variety of benefits including pension.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.

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 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 working side‑by‑side 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.
• Everyone 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 encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and offer a variety of contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience; your personality and values will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.