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Mencap; March; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holiday

Retail discounts

Health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Job summary

Mencap is seeking dedicated Support Workers in March to support individuals with learning disabilities. You will assist with daily activities and provide emotional support, helping to improve quality of life and independence.

Role involves working across various shifts, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays, with DBS checks and references required. DBS checks are enhanced to ensure safer support, and you’ll be part of a committed team at St Vincent, Broad Oaks (March).

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 of individuals with learning disabilities.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to individuals.
• Follow care plans and report changes to supervisors.

Skills

Passion for helping others

Excellent communication

Shifts flexibility

Empathy

Job description

Support Workers

Company: Mencap

Salary: £26,228 to £26,228 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: March, PE15

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 11 Sept 2026

Closing date: 8 Oct 2026

Overview

Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team at St Vincent, Broad Oaks (March).

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.

Requirements

• 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 and Hours

• 30 - 37.5 hours per week

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!

Shifts will include weekdays, weekends, and bank holidays and you should be available for sleep-ins when necessary.

For sleep-ins you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £64.20.

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

Job ID

Job ID: 36828

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation and we 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.

Benefits

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.

*T&C's apply based on contract.

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

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

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme