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Mencap; Bradford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Pension plan

Discounts and benefits

Job summary

Mencap in Bradford – BD15 is seeking dedicated Support Workers to join our team. You will help individuals with learning disabilities with daily activities and provide emotional support, contributing to their independence and wellbeing.

Shift patterns include daytime hours and sleep-ins; 25 hour contracts with overtime. We offer training, 24 days holiday pro-rata, and a supportive inclusive workplace. Join us to make a real difference.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities and personal care.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to individuals with learning disabilities.

Skills

Passion for helping

Communication

Flexibility

Empathy

Job description

Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in Bradford – BD15

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.

We currently support two ladies at our Service in Bradford - From assisting with daily activities to providing emotional support, you’ll play a vital role in their lives - they have varied interests; from Zumba classes, pottery, swimming, theatre trips and annual holidays.

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.

Contract options:

25 hour contracts , with ample opportunity to do overtime - Part-time: flexible hours based on availability

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!

Shift times:

• Days: Between 07:00-10:00, 10.-15.00, 15.00-22.00
• Sleep Ins: 22:00-07:00

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.

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.

Mencap vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with learning disabilities.

For more details and Further information contact Service Manager – Bernadette Burton [e-mail] or Telephone: [phone]

JOB ID 37054

'Mencap welcomes applications from all suitable candidates and is committed to attracting a diverse workforce. However, all available Certificates of Sponsorship for 2026 have now been allocated, so we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship. Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this role.'

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

https://jobs.mencap.org.uk/benefits.aspx

*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

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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Female Support Worker

Company: Mencap

Salary: £24,785 to £24,785 a year

Hours: Part-time

Location: Bradford, BD15

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 15 Oct 2026

Closing date: 11 Nov 2026

Summary

Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in Bradford – BD15

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.

We currently support two ladies at our Service in Bradford - From assisting with daily activities to providing emotional support, you’ll play a vital role in their lives - they have varied interests; from Zumba classes, pottery, swimming, theatre trips and annual holidays.

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.

Contract options:

25 hour contracts , with ample opportunity to do overtime - Part-time: flexible hours based on availability

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 07:00-10:00, 10.-15.00, 15.00-22.00
• Sleep Ins: 22:0-07:00

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.

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.

Mencap vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with learning disabilities.

For more details and Further information contact Service Manager – Bernadette Burton [e-mail] or Telephone: [phone]