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Mencap; Easingwold; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave (pro-rata) + bank

Pension

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Mencap is seeking compassionate Support Workers for our team in Easingwold. This role requires a valid UK driving licence and involves helping individuals with learning disabilities with daily activities and emotional support.

We offer full-time hours (37.5 per week) with various shifts, including evenings and weekends. Join a supportive team dedicated to enabling people to live the lives they choose.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships.
• A genuine passion for supporting others and a positive, empathetic attitude.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Role requires a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with learning disabilities with daily activities.
• Provide emotional support and help them live their chosen lives.
• Work within our complex needs service as part of a caring team.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Flexibility

Full UK driving licence

Job description

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

Please note this role requires a manual driver.

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 within our complex needs service 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.

Are you a naturally caring person? If so, then you’re just who we’re looking for to become a support worker at one of our registered services. We are looking to grow our team of dedicated, caring and enthusiastic support workers to enable the individuals we support to live the lives they choose.

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 hold a full UK driving licence.

Contract options:

• Full-time: 37.5 hrs
• Relief: As and when required

Shifts:

• Days - Varying shifts between 07:00 - 21:30 (Sleep ins paid at £64.20 per sleep)
• Waking Nights - 21:30 - 07:00

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.

Mencap holds a Home Office sponsorship licence; however, due to current restrictions on our allocation of Certificates of Sponsorship, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must therefore have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) + a variety of benefits including pension and holiday buying options *Permanent/Fixed term contracts only.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.
• *Please note that terms and conditions apply based on your 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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Support Worker - Easingwold

Company: Mencap Salary: £13.12 to £13.12 an hour Hours: Full-time Location: Easingwold, YO61 Job type: Permanent Posting date: 13 Oct 2026 Closing date: 26 Oct 2026

Summary

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

Please note this role requires a manual driver.

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 within our complex needs service 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.

Are you a naturally caring person? If so, then you’re just who we’re looking for to become a support worker at one of our registered services. We are looking to grow our team of dedicated, caring and enthusiastic support workers to enable the individuals we support to live the lives they choose.

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 hold a full UK driving licence.

Contract options:

• Full-time: 37.5 hrs
• Relief: As and when required

Shifts:

• Days - Varying shifts between 07:00 - 21:30 (Sleep ins paid at £64.20 per sleep)
• Waking Nights - 21:30 - 07:00

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.

Mencap holds a Home Office sponsorship licence; however, due to current restrictions on our allocation of Certificates of Sponsorship, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must therefore have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Benefits

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 *Permanent/Fixed term contracts only.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.
• *Please note that terms and conditions apply based on your 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.

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.