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

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday

Discounts at leading retailers

Health cash plan

Interest-free loans

Job summary

Mencap in Saxmundham is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to help individuals with learning disabilities with daily activities and emotional support, making a real difference in their lives.

The role is full-time (37.5 hours) in Saxmundham, IP14. Applicants must be a driver and over 35, with flexibility to cover evenings, weekends and holidays; DBS check and references will be required. All services operate 24hr care and training is provided.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for supporting others.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build 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 living activities and provide emotional support.
• Support individuals with learning disabilities and help maintain routines.

Skills

Genuine passion for supporting others

Excellent communication skills

Shift flexibility

Empathetic attitude

Job description

Support Worker - Saxmundham

Company: Mencap Salary: £24,784.50 to £24,784.50 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Saxmundham, IP14 Job type: Permanent Posting date: 17 Sept 2026 Closing date: 16 Oct 2026

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

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.

Due to the needs of the service the candidate must be a driver and over the age of 35 years of age.

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 be a driver.

Contract and Shift options:

• Full-time: 37.5 hrs
• Days: Between 07:00-22:00
• Waking Nights: 22:00-07:00
• There is also a sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70.

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.

Job ID: 36863

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

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.

Our Culture & Belonging

Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.

• Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organization.
• 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

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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