Support Worker – Learning Disabilities

Heart of England Mencap; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Training and development

Employee assistance programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Discounts

Refer a Friend

Long service awards

Sick pay

Life assurance

Staff recognition awards

Job summary

Heart of England Mencap is seeking a Support Worker to provide person-centred support to people with learning disabilities across several supported living services in Stratford-upon-Avon. The role requires a full UK driving licence and flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including mornings, evenings, sleeps, and wake nights.

We offer training, development and a competitive hourly rate (£12.88) with enhanced pay for waking nights, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts.
• Previous care experience welcomed but not essential; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support to individuals with learning disabilities.
• Help customers develop independence and achieve their goals.
• Travel between services using own driving licence.
• Work across several supported living services.

Skills

Caring

Reliability

Flexibility

Driver’s licence

People-skills

Job description

Support Worker – Learning Disabilities

Location: Supported Living Services, Stratford-upon-AvonContract: 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.

Summary

Salary

£12.88 per hour

Closing date