Male Support Worker

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

Job summary

A charitable organization is seeking compassionate Support Workers in Blyth to assist individuals with learning disabilities. The role involves supporting daily activities, providing emotional support, and handling personal care for a gentleman in his 50s. The position is part-time, requiring a qualified driver, with flexibility for various shifts, including evenings and weekends. Join a supportive team and make a difference in people's lives.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified driver.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to form relationships.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily activities and personal care.
• Provide emotional support and help with medication.
• Support daily routines after work placement.

Skills

Genuine passion for supporting others

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility to work various shifts

Positive and empathetic attitude

Qualified driver

Job description

Job Advert

Driving Licence Essential – the role requires the successful applicant to be a qualified car driver. The service is male only and self‑sufficient drivers are a must.

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

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, assisting with daily activities, providing emotional support and helping with household tasks, medication and personal care.

The position is part‑time (17 hrs per week). The person we support is a gentleman in his 50s who lives in his own bungalow in Bedlington. During the day he attends a work placement from 9:00 am until 3:30 pm, and we support him after this from 3:30 pm until a sleep‑in finishing at 9:00 am the following morning. Further details will be discussed during the interview.

What we're looking for

• 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
• Positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities
• Must be a qualified driver

Contract options

• Part‑time: 17 hrs

Shift times

• Days: Between 8:00 am – 9:00 am / 3:30 pm – 11:00 pm
• Sleep‑in: 11:00 pm – 8:00 am (enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70)

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

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

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.
• Everyone at Mencap 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.
• We expect everyone to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.
• We grow, learn and adapt – mistakes are fine, we learn from them.
• We have Belonging network groups open to all colleagues, including those who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled, with long‑term health conditions, women, parents, carers and allies.

We encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of contract types and working patterns. We’ll train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.