Support Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

24 days paid holiday + bank holidays (

Discounts at leading high-street shops

Health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Many more exciting offerings

Job summary

Mencap is seeking a dedicated Support Worker in Hatfield Woodhouse to assist people with learning disabilities in a complex service. You will help with daily tasks, personal care and activities, supporting independence and wellbeing.

Role requires flexibility across days, evenings and weekends, with occasional sleep-ins. A UK driving licence is essential; DBS checks and references are required. This is a permanent, full-time role offering meaningful and rewarding work.

Qualifications

• Must hold a UK driving licence.
• Proven ability to build trust and open communication.
• Patience and understanding for challenging situations.
• Conflict-resolution skills.
• Flexible to shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily tasks, personal care, medication and activities.
• Support people with learning disabilities to maintain independence.
• Encourage participation and meaningful activities in the service.

Skills

Relationship Building

Patience

Conflict Resolution

UK Driving Licence

Job description

Support Worker - Hatfield Woodhouse

Company: Mencap

Salary: £12.71 - £12.71

Hours: Full-time

Location: Hatfield Woodhouse, DN7

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 15 Aug 2026

Closing date: 28 Aug 2026

Summary

Join Mencap as a Support Worker in Hatfield Woodhouse!

We're looking for caring, committed individuals to support people with learning disabilities within our one of our complex services. You'll help with daily tasks, personal care, medication, and activities-making a real difference every day.

If you're passionate about empowering others and want a rewarding role, we'd love to hear from you!

You must hold a UK driving licence.

Qualities and Skills Required:

• Relationship Building: Essential for gaining the trust of the people we support, establishing open communication, and building lasting relationships.
• Patience and Understanding: Important for navigating challenging situations effectively.
• Conflict-Resolution Techniques: Necessary for managing and resolving conflicts in a constructive manner.
• UK driving licence required.

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.
• People who enjoy interactivity with the people we support.

Contract options:

• 37.5 hours
• Various part time hours available

Shifts:

• Days: Varied shifts between 07:00-22:00 (rota basis, must be flexible to do sleep ins)
• Waking Nights - 22:00-08:00
• Sleep ins required on days and paid at a flat rate of £64.20
• Must be flexible to cover weekends on a rota basis

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

Job ID: 36669

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.