Male Support Worker - Widdrington, Northumberland

Mencap; Widdrington; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization is seeking dedicated Support Workers in Widdrington, Northumberland. In this role, you will assist individuals with learning disabilities with daily living needs and emotional support. The position requires a valid driver's license due to the service location, and offers full-time work along with various benefits, including 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays. The environment is supportive and inclusive, making a real difference in the lives of those you serve.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Ongoing training and development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting others.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Driver's license required due to service location.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities and provide emotional support.
• Support with personal care, medication, cooking, and finance.
• Ensure community access and maintain relationships with family.

Skills

Compassion

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility

Positive attitude

Job description

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in Widdrington, Northumberland.

As a Support Worker, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. You will be working with a diverse group of people, each with their own unique abilities and needs.

From assisting with daily activities to providing emotional support, you’ll play a vital role in their life.

This is a supported living service, providing 24-hour support to one gentleman with a Learning Disability and Autism within his own home. Hours include sleep‑ins and waking nights as well as day shifts. The gentleman requires support to manage his everyday living needs, including personal care, medication, cooking, finance and maintaining his home. All aspects of community access; including shopping, healthcare and leisure facilities as well as support to maintain relationships with his family.

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.

Due to the location of the service this role requires you to be a driver.

Contract options

• Full‑time: 37.5 hrs

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! There is also a sleep‑in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70.

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

Job ID: 35017

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

Why join Mencap

• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time) + a variety of benefits including pension and holiday buying options.
• 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'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.