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Mencap; Needham Market; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts at retailers

Health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Job summary

Mencap is seeking a dedicated Support Worker in Needham Market to help two gentlemen live independently and engage with their community. You will support daily tasks, promote social activities, and assist with household routines to foster confidence and independence.

The role involves active travel and community outings; driver’s licence and vehicle access are preferred. DBS checks and references will be required as part of the safeguarding process.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence preferred.
• Vehicle access preferred due to travel involved.
• Enhanced DBS check and suitable references required.

Responsibilities

• Provide community-based support to two gentlemen in Needham Market.
• Assist with everyday tasks such as meal preparation, cooking, laundry, cleaning, and sorting post.
• Encourage independence and confidence, helping maintain social connections and activities.

Skills

Driving licence

Job description

Support Worker Needham Market

Company: Mencap Salary: £24,785 to £24,785 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Needham Market, IP6 Job type: Permanent Posting date: 18 Aug 2026 Closing date: 16 Sept 2026

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference while supporting people to live independent and fulfilling lives? We are looking for Support Workers to join our service in Needham Market, supporting two gentlemen in their 40s who enjoy leading active lifestyles.

This role is centred around promoting independence and helping the people we support continue to build their confidence and social skills. The gentlemen are very independent and enjoy spending time in the community, attending events, exploring new places, and maintaining their social connections. One is a keen football fan and regularly travels to watch Ipswich Town play, while both enjoy occasional trips to London and days out further afield.

Alongside community-based support, you will provide encouragement with everyday household tasks such as meal preparation, cooking, laundry, cleaning, and sorting through post. The focus of the role is enabling the gentlemen to remain independent while offering support and guidance where needed.

We are looking for someone who is friendly, enthusiastic, and enjoys getting out and about. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are a preference due to the active nature of the role and the travel involved.

If you are passionate about supporting people to achieve their goals, develop their independence, and enjoy everything their community has to offer, we would love to hear from you.

Please note: This position does not meet the minimum salary requirements for a Health and Care visa under the UK Skilled Worker route, as set by the Home Office. Therefore, although Mencap is a licensed sponsor, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are not able to support new visa applications or sponsorship requests for this vacancy.

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

Job ID 36689

Benefits

• - Here at Mencap, we offer a range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated.
• Our benefits package offers 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 outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!

About Mencap

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.
• Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.

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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