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Mencap; Thorne; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts at high-street retailers

Health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Job summary

Mencap in Thorne is looking for caring Support Workers to help people with learning disabilities live independently in our supported living service.

You will assist with daily tasks, provide personal care with dignity, and encourage involvement in hobbies and community activities. Full training is provided for medication administration and you’ll join a team that values compassion, reliability, and a positive attitude.

Qualifications

• Kind, caring and genuinely passionate about supporting others.
• Great communicators who love building meaningful relationships.
• Patient, understanding and able to stay calm under pressure.
• Confident using IT systems.
• Flexible to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Supporting with everyday tasks and promoting independence.
• Providing personal care with dignity and respect.
• Administering medication (full training provided).
• Encouraging hobbies, activities, and community involvement.
• Being someone people can rely on, laugh with, and trust.

Skills

Kind, caring

Great communicators

Patient under pressure

IT systems

Flexible shifts

Job description

Become a Support Worker with Mencap in Thorne.

Looking for a job where you can genuinely change lives? This is it.

Every day is different. Every conversation matters. Every smile counts.

We're on the lookout for caring, enthusiastic people to join our amazing team supporting people with learning disabilities in our supported living service in Thorne. You'll be supporting individuals with huge personalities, big ambitions, and a great sense of humour. If you enjoy building relationships, having fun, and making a real difference, we want to hear from you!

The Role:

• Supporting with everyday tasks and promoting independence
• Providing personal care with dignity and respect
• Administering medication (full training provided)
• Encouraging hobbies, activities, and community involvement
• Being someone people can rely on, laugh with, and trust

No two days are ever the same—and that's exactly how we like it!

Have You Got What It Takes?

We're looking for people who are:

• Kind, caring and genuinely passionate about supporting others
• Great communicators who love building meaningful relationships
• Patient, understanding and able to stay calm under pressure
• Confident using conflict-resolution skills when needed
• Comfortable using IT systems
• Flexible to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays
• Ready to bring positivity, energy and plenty of personality to work every day

If you're someone who enjoys interacting with people, making others smile and helping people achieve their goals, you'll fit right in.

Your Shift Pattern

Days

Various shifts between 07:00–22:00 (rota basis)

Waking Nights

22:00–07:00

Weekend working is required on a fair rota basis.

Contract Options

We have a range of contracts available for both Day Support Workers and Waking Night Support Workers.

Ready to Make a Difference?

This isn't just another job.

It's an opportunity to empower people, celebrate achievements, create unforgettable moments and be part of a team that changes lives every single day.

So... what are you waiting for?

Join Mencap. Join the team. Be the difference.

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

Job ID: 36536

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 plus 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.

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Support Worker - Thorne

Company: Mencap Salary: £12.71 to £12.71 an hour Hours: Full-time Location: Thorne, DN8 Job type: Permanent Posting date: 29 Sept 2026 Closing date: 12 Oct 2026

Summary

WE NEED YOU!

Become a Support Worker with Mencap in Thorne.

Looking for a job where you can genuinely change lives? This is it.

Every day is different. Every conversation matters. Every smile counts.

We're on the lookout for caring, enthusiastic people to join our amazing team supporting people with learning disabilities in our supported living service in Thorne. You'll be supporting individuals with huge personalities, big ambitions, and a great sense of humour. If you enjoy building relationships, having fun, and making a real difference, we want to hear from you!

The Role:

• Supporting with everyday tasks and promoting independence
• Providing personal care with dignity and respect
• Administering medication (full training provided)
• Encouraging hobbies, activities, and community involvement
• Being someone people can rely on, laugh with, and trust

No two days are ever the same—and that's exactly how we like it!

Have You Got What It Takes?

We're looking for people who are:

• Kind, caring and genuinely passionate about supporting others
• Great communicators who love building meaningful relationships
• Patient, understanding and able to stay calm under pressure
• Confident using conflict-resolution skills when needed
• Comfortable using IT systems
• Flexible to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays
• Ready to bring positivity, energy and plenty of personality to work every day

If you're someone who enjoys interacting with people, making others smile and helping people achieve their goals, you'll fit right in.

Your Shift Pattern

Days

Various shifts between 07:00–22:00 (rota basis)

Sleep-ins required, paid at £64.20 per sleep-in

Waking Nights

22:00–07:00

Weekend working is required on a fair rota basis.

Contract Options

We have a range of contracts available for both Day Support Workers and Waking Night Support Workers.

Ready to Make a Difference?

This isn't just another job.

It's an opportunity to empower people, celebrate achievements, create unforgettable moments and be part of a team that changes lives every single day.

So... what are you waiting for?

Join Mencap. Join the team. Be the difference.

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

Job ID: 36536

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 plus 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.

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.

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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