Support Worker

Mencap; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Training and development

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Mencap in Derby is seeking compassionate Support Workers to join our committed team. You’ll assist individuals with learning disabilities in daily activities, offering emotional support and helping them to participate fully in their communities.

You will need excellent communication, a positive attitude, and flexibility to cover shifts including evenings and weekends. DBS checks and references are standard prior to appointment.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting others.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Flexible to evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities for individuals with learning disabilities.
• Provide emotional support and build trusting relationships.
• Support inclusion and overall wellbeing in daily routines.

Skills

Compassionate care

Excellent communication

Shift flexibility

Job description

Job Advert

Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered.

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

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.

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 hrs
• Part-time: flexible hours based on availability

Shift Times

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!

• Days: Between 07:00-22:00
• There is also a sleep‑in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70.
• All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.

Job ID: 36506

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.

Mencap holds a Home Office sponsorship licence; however, due to current restrictions on our allocation of Certificates of Sponsorship, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must therefore have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Benefits

Why join Mencap?

• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time) + a variety of benefits including pension and holiday buying options.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.

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 the 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