Read more

Mencap; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in enhanced rate £64.20

24 days paid holiday

Discounts at leading retailers

Health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Job summary

Mencap is seeking dedicated Support Workers in Southend-on-Sea and Leigh-on-Sea. You will support individuals with learning disabilities to live as independently as possible, providing emotional support and daily assistance in a caring, inclusive environment.

Flexible shifts include days, evenings, weekends and holidays. Driving is preferred but not essential, with DBS and references in place for continuity of care within our 24/7 services.

Qualifications

• Experience working with people with learning disabilities is beneficial.
• Patient and empathetic demeanor.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups.
• Basic IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with learning disabilities to live as independently as possible.
• Assist with daily activities and provide emotional support.
• Build meaningful relationships through effective communication.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Flexible shifts

Empathetic attitude

Basic IT skills

Tools

Driving license

Job description

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible teams in Southend-on-Sea and Leigh-on-Sea.

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 who share their homes, each with their own unique abilities and needs. You must have a positive outlook and a sense of fun.

Some experience of dementia is preferable but not essential, you must be patient and empathetic. Your role is to support people to live as independently as possible and to enjoy a great life.

From assisting with daily activities to providing emotional support, you will play a vital role in their life.

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.
• Basic IT skills.

This role would prefer you to be a driver but this is not essential.

Contract:

• Full-time: 37.5 hrs
• Part-time: 22.5 hrs

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!

Shift times:

• Days: Between 07:00-22:00 (early and late shifts)

There is also a sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £64.20.

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.

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

Job ID: 36651

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.

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.

• 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

Support Workers

Company: Mencap Salary: £24,785 to £24,785 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Southend-on-Sea, SS2 Job type: Permanent Posting date: 24 Sept 2026 Closing date: 23 Oct 2026

Summary

Job Advert

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible teams in Southend-on-Sea and Leigh-on-Sea.

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 who share their homes, each with their own unique abilities and needs. You must have a positive outlook and a sense of fun.

Some experience of dementia is preferable but not essential, you must be patient and empathetic. Your role is to support people to live as independently as possible and to enjoy a great life.

From assisting with daily activities to providing emotional support, you will play a vital role in their life.

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.
• Basic IT skills.

This role would prefer you to be a driver but this is not essential.

Contract:

• Full-time: 37.5 hrs
• Part-time: 22.5 hrs

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!

Shift times:

• Days: Between 07:00-22:00 (early and late shifts)

There is also a sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £64.20.

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.

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

Job ID: 36651

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.

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.

• 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

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.

Related jobs

L3 SEN Teaching Assistant

£14.80 to £16.05 per year

senploy

Permanent Full time

Support Worker - Westcliff (Social Care) EW

Eco Wings & Nights LTD

Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex

On-site Permanent Part time

Support Worker (Macdonald Avenue)

£12.71 to £13.21 per hour

ivolve care & Support

Westcliff on Sea

On-site Permanent Full time Browse more jobs