Support Worker - Guildford

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts at leading retailers

Health cash plans

Interest-free loans

24 days paid holiday

Job summary

Mencap in Guildford is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to join our team, caring for residents at a 24-hour service that supports six people to live as independently as possible. You will provide high-quality, flexible support with excellent communication to build trust, assist with daily living, and help individuals lead the life they choose.

DBS checks and references apply; early applications encouraged.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, flexible support to individuals with learning disabilities and help them live as independently as possible.
• Assist with daily living activities and encourage participation in community life.
• Maintain respectful, supportive interactions and monitor well-being per service protocols.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Flexibility

Compassionate approach

Job description

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking a passionate Support Worker to join our incredible team in Guildford, Surrey.

At our service in Guildford, we support 6 people who share their home. You will provide high-quality, flexible support to individuals with learning disabilities and your role is to help people live as independently as possible and to enjoy a great life and to lead the life they choose.

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

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!

- Days: Between 07:00-22:00

- Sleep-ins: 22:00-07:00

There is also a sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £64.20.

At Mencap, we’re passionate about finding the right people to support those we care for. We interview frequently and may appoint before the closing date, so we encourage early applications

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

Job ID: 36085

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!

*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

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Support Worker - Guildford

Company: Mencap Salary: £13.12 - £13.12 Hours: Full-time Location: Guildford, GU1 Job type: Permanent Posting date: 11 Aug 2026 Closing date: 9 Sept 2026