Support Worker - Edgware

Mencap; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in the UK is seeking compassionate part-time Support Workers to assist individuals with learning disabilities. Your role will include supporting daily activities and providing emotional support. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for helping others. This position offers flexible shifts and a range of benefits including paid holidays and various perks.

Benefits

32 days of paid holiday

Choice of pension schemes

Discounts at leading retailers

Access to health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting others.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Flexibility to work various shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily activities.
• Provide emotional support.
• Make a real difference in their lives.

Skills

Compassion

Excellent communication

Empathy

Flexibility

Job description

Job Advert

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate part‑time Support Workers to join our incredible team in Edgware. 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:

• Part‑time: flexible hours based on availability

Shift times:

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!

Shifts: Morning shift 07:30-14:30, Day shift 10:00-17:30 & evening shift 14:00-22:30

There is also a sleep‑in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70.

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

Job ID: 34947

Benefits

Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as choice of pension schemes, 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 outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!

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.