Support Worker - Guildford

Mencap; Guildford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days paid holiday

Discounts at high-street retailers

Health cash plan

Interest-free loans

Job summary

Mencap in Guildford is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to join our team in Guildford, Surrey. You will provide high-quality, person-centred support to six residents to help them live as independently as possible and enjoy a great life.

This full-time role involves flexible shifts across days, evenings and weekends, with a 24/7 care framework and rota planning. Previous experience with learning disabilities is welcomed, and DBS checks will be completed for successful applicants.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, flexible support to individuals with learning disabilities.
• Help residents live independently and pursue a fulfilling life.
• Assist with daily activities as part of 24hr care.
• Assist with rota planning and cover shifts as needed.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication skills

Flexible schedule

Empathetic attitude

Job description

Support Worker - Guildford

Company: Mencap

Salary: £25,584 to £25,584 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Guildford, GU1

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 28 Oct 2026

Closing date: 26 Nov 2026

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
• Part-time: Various hours available
• 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.

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!

Mencap welcomes applications from all suitable candidates and is committed to attracting a diverse workforce. However, all available Certificates of Sponsorship for 2026 have now been allocated, so we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship. Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this role.

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: 36878

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!

https://jobs.mencap.org.uk/benefits.aspx

*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

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.