Support Worker

Mencap; Llandudno; On-site; GBP 12,398,000 - 16,531,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday

Discounts at retailers

Health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Job summary

Mencap in the Conwy area is looking for a dedicated Support Worker to help people with learning disabilities live full, independent lives. This role involves assisting with daily activities and providing emotional support to promote wellbeing.

Two 6-hour shifts per week are preferred, with flexibility for additional shifts across our services. A driving licence and access to a vehicle are desirable; Welsh language skills are a bonus. This is a part-time, in-person position in the UK.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for supporting others
• Great communication & relationship-building skills
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings & weekends
• A positive, empathetic approach
• Full UK driving licence & your own car (or reliable local transport access)
• Welsh language skills are a bonus - not a must!

Responsibilities

• As a Support Worker, you’ll help people with learning disabilities live full, independent lives. From daily activities to emotional support, you’ll play a key role in their everyday joy and wellbeing.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Empathy

Driving licence

Welsh bonus

Job description

We are looking for someone to come on board for 12 hours per week to support people in the Conwy area, shifts can be discussed at interview but ideally we are looking for someone who can commit to 2 x 6 hours shifts per week. with the option to pick up other shifts in our other services in the area as and when the need arises.

Whilst we are looking for a 12 hour post for this service we understand that sometimes people are unable to commit to regular hours, but still want to offer support. This is also fine as we are always on the look out for relief staff who can work with us on an ad‑hoc basis to suit their schedule.

We are looking for team members who are:

• Fun & outgoing
• Creative & supportive
• Kind, positive & inclusive
• Brave and, most of all, passionate about making a difference.

What You’ll Be Doing:

As a Support Worker, you’ll help people with learning disabilities live full, independent lives. From daily activities to emotional support, you’ll play a key role in their everyday joy and wellbeing.

• A genuine passion for supporting others
• Great communication & relationship‑building skills
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings & weekends
• A positive, empathetic approach
• Full UK driving licence & your own car (or reliable local transport access)
• Welsh language skills are a bonus - not a must!

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.

• 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.

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