Support Worker - Rushmere St Andrews

Mencap; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days paid holiday

Discounts at high-street retailers

Health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Job summary

Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible teams in Rushmere St Andrew, Ipswich. You will support individuals with learning disabilities in daily activities and provide emotional support to help them lead fulfilling lives.

We value genuine passion, strong communication, and the ability to build relationships. Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays is essential, with various contract options and DBS checks in place.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for supporting others.
• Excellent communication skills and 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities of individuals with learning disabilities.
• Provide emotional support and companionship.
• Help individuals maintain routines and participate in activities as part of care.

Skills

Genuine passion for helping others

Excellent communication skills

Relationship-building

Flexible to work various shifts

Job description

Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible teams in Rushmere St Andrew, Ipswich.

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 : flexible hours based on availability

- Relief: Flexible working with no set hours/shifts

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

Vacancy ID: 37146

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

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.

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 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.

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

Support Worker - Rushmere St Andrews

Company: Mencap Salary: £24,785 to £24,785 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Ipswich, IP5 Job type: Permanent Posting date: 28 Oct 2026 Closing date: 26 Nov 2026

Summary

Job Advert

Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible teams in Rushmere St Andrew, Ipswich.

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 : flexible hours based on availability

- Relief: Flexible working with no set hours/shifts

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!

- 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

Vacancy ID: 37146

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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