Support Worker

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Kirkby-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday

Discounts at retailers

Health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Job summary

Mencap in Kirkby-in-Ashfield is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join our team. You will assist with daily activities, provide emotional support, and help people with learning disabilities live independent lives.

This part-time, permanent role offers a compassionate environment, flexible shifts including evenings and weekends, DBS checks, and the chance to make a real difference in our communities. Drivers preferred, and all roles involve creating a supportive, inclusive atmosphere for

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting others.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships.
• Willingness to work varied shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities for individuals with learning disabilities.
• Provide emotional support and promote independence.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication skills

Flexible shifts

Job description

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in Kirkby-in-Ashfield. Drivers preferred.

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.

Although not essential for this position, being a driver is preferable.

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!

Vacancy ID: 36586

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

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.

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 (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 carer’s. 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 Worker

Company: Mencap Salary: £24,785 - £24,785 Hours: Part-time Location: Kirkby in Ashfield, NG17 Job type: Permanent Posting date: 15 Aug 2026 Closing date: 13 Sept 2026

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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