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

Benefits offered by this job

24 days of paid holiday

Discounts at leading retailers

Health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Many more exciting offerings

Job summary

Mencap in Retford is seeking a Female Support Worker to join our committed team. If you have a genuine passion for supporting others and can work flexible shifts including evenings and weekends, you could be the right fit.

A full UK driving license is essential to proceed. You will help individuals with learning disabilities with daily activities and emotional support, contributing to their independence and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting others.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.

Skills

Empathy

Flexibility

Supportive attitude

Job description

Mencap is seeking passionate Female Support Workers to join our incredible team in Retford.

A driving License is essential for this role. Unfortunately candidates who do not hold a full UK driving license will not be moved any further with the recruitment process.

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.

Female Support Worker

Company: Mencap

Salary: £24,785 to £24,785 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Retford, DN22

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 11 Sept 2026

Closing date: 8 Oct 2026

What we're looking for:

• A genuine passion for supporting others.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• A positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.

‘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’

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

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.

• 24 days of paid holiday (excluding bank holidays, pro rata)
• Discounts at leading high-street retailers
• Access to health cash plans
• Interest-free loans
• 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.

Belonging

• 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