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Mencap; West Bridgford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday

Bank holidays pro rata

Discounts at retailers

Health cash plan

Interest-free loans

Job summary

Mencap is seeking Female Support Workers in Leicestershire to support individuals with learning disabilities in Mountsorrel and surrounding areas. You will assist with daily activities, provide emotional support, and help foster independent living in a caring environment.

Shift patterns vary, including evenings and weekends, with DBS checks and a range of benefits to reward dedicated staff in our 24‑hour care services.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting others.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• Empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support daily activities for individuals with learning disabilities.
• Provide emotional support and companionship.
• Help with personal care and routines where needed.

Skills

Passion for helping

Communication skills

Flexibility

Empathy

Job description

Female Support Worker - Leicestershire

Mencap are seeking Female Support Workers to join our incredible team in the Leicestershire area.

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.

Ideally you will be able to work in either of the locations below:

Mountsorrel, Syston, Quorn, Sileby, Queniborough or Melton Mowbray.

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.

Contract options:

• Full time (37.5 hours per week)
• Part time

Shift times: Between 07:00 - 23:00 (Varying shifts) 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!

There are sleep‑ins available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £64.20.

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

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.

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

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 at Mencap

• 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.

Company: Mencap

Salary: £12.71 to £12.71 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: Mountsorrel, LE12

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 4 Sept 2026

Closing date: 17 Sept 2026

Summary

Mencap are seeking Female Support Workers to join our incredible team in the Leicestershire area.

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.

Ideally you will be able to work in either of the locations below:

Mountsorrel, Syston, Quorn, Sileby, Queniborough or Melton Mowbray.

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.

Contract options:

• Full time (37.5 hours per week)
• Part time

Shift times: Between 07:00 - 23:00 (Varying shifts) 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!

There are sleep‑ins available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £64.20.

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

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.

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

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 at Mencap

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

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