Support Worker - Bow Street Aberystwyth

Royal Mencap Society; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization is hiring Support Workers in Aberystwyth. In this role, you'll make a significant impact on individuals with learning disabilities by assisting with daily activities and providing emotional support. The position offers flexible working hours, with both full-time and part-time options available, creating a balance between work and personal life. Our dedicated team values compassion, positivity, and effective communication in creating an inclusive environment.

Benefits

24 days of paid holiday (pro-rata)

Discounts at high-street retailers

Access to health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
• Excellent communication skills to build meaningful relationships.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• A positive and empathetic attitude towards others.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily activities.
• Provide emotional support to enhance their quality of life.

Skills

Compassion

Communication skills

Flexibility

Empathetic attitude

Job description

About the role

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in Bow Street Aberystwyth. We are looking for Drivers Only.

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: contract sizes available from 16 to 34 hours
• Days: between 07:00‑22:00
• There is also a non‑contractual sleep‑in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70.

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!

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

Important information for visa holders

Please note: This position does not meet the minimum salary requirements for a Health and Care visa under the UK Skilled Worker route, as set by the Home Office. Therefore, although Mencap is a licensed sponsor, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are not able to support new visa applications or sponsorship requests for this vacancy.

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.

Our mission

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.

Equal Opportunities

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.