Support Worker

Heartofenglandmencap; Stratford-upon-Avon; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Comprehensive training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Discounts

Refer a Friend scheme

Long service awards

Sick pay

Life assurance

Staff recognition awards

Job summary

Heart of England Mencap is hiring Support Workers for our Supported Living services in Stratford-upon-Avon. You will provide high-quality, person-centred support to people with learning disabilities to help them live independently within their local community.

The role covers multiple properties across Stratford-upon-Avon, requires a full UK driving licence, and offers a permanent, full-time contract (30–40 hours per week) with shifts across early, late, sleep-ins, waking nights, and

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Previous care experience welcomed but not essential; full training provided.
• Ability to work a varied shift pattern including early, late, sleep-ins and waking nights.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support to people with learning disabilities.
• Help customers develop independence and participate in community activities.
• Assist across multiple supported living services as needed.

Skills

Caring

Reliable

Flexible

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Location: Supported Living Services, Stratford-upon-Avon
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (30–40 hours per week)
Salary: £12.88 per hour (+ £1.50 per hour for waking nights)

Join Heart of England Mencap and help people with learning disabilities live fulfilling, independent lives. We're looking for caring, reliable and flexible Support Workers to join our Supported Living team across multiple properties in Stratford-upon-Avon.

About the Role

You'll provide high-quality, person-centred support, helping customers develop independence, achieve their goals and enjoy active, fulfilling lives within their local community.

This role involves working across several supported living services, soa full UK driving licence is essential.

You'll need flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including:

• Early shifts (7:00am–9:00am)
• Late shifts (3:00pm–10:00pm)
• Split shifts where required
• Sleep-ins (10:00pm–7:00am, with shifts before and after)
• Waking nights (paid at an additional £1.50 per hour)
• Weekday and weekend shifts

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Caring, compassionate and reliable
• Flexible and able to work a varied shift pattern
• A confident driver who can travel between services
• Passionate about supporting people with learning disabilities to live independently

Previous care experience is welcomed but not essential, as full training is provided.

What We Offer

• £12.88 per hour, plus enhanced pay for waking nights
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Comprehensive training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• High street and online retailer discounts
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Long service awards
• Sick pay
• Life assurance
• Staff recognition awards

At Heart of England Mencap, we're committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone is valued and encouraged to grow. Our services are ratedGood by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and we're proud to support both our customers and our colleagues to thrive.

If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can make a genuine difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.