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Mencap; Banstead; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days paid holiday

Discounts at retailers

Health cash plan

Interest-free loans

Job summary

Mencap in Banstead is seeking a Female Support Worker to join our 8-bed supported living service. This full-time role (37.5 hours) includes day and evening shifts and requires a compassionate, patient approach to people with learning disabilities.

You will assist with daily living, provide emotional support, and work in a person-centred environment where each resident is treated with respect and dignity. DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting others.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.
• Cleaning during the night.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities and practical tasks.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to residents.

Skills

Passion for helping others

Excellent communication

Flexible shifts

Empathetic attitude

Night-time cleaning

Job description

Female Support Worker - Banstead

Company: Mencap Salary: £25,577 to £25,577 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Banstead, SM7 Job type: Permanent Posting date: 7 Oct 2026 Closing date: 5 Nov 2026

Summary

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking a passionate Female Support Worker to join our incredible team in Banstead. This role is a full time position (37.5 hours). Being a driver is preferred but not essential.

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.

We are 8 bed supported living service, and we support our people in a person-centred way to ensure that our people can have a decent life. Each person living in the property is respected as an individual and their wishes and values respected.

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.
• Cleaning during the night.

Contract options:

• Full Time: 37.5 hrs
• 7am - 3pm / 3pm - 10pm

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!

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

* 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.

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.

JOB ID: 37018

Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated.

Our benefits package offers 24 days of paid holiday (excluding bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as 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 and below link with all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team.

*T&C's apply based on contract

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.

At Mencap, everyone 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.

• 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.
• Everywhere people 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 want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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