Support Worker Thetford

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Tetford; On-site; < GBP 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts at leading high-street shops

Health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Many more exciting offerings

Job summary

Mencap is seeking dedicated Support Workers to join our team in Thetford, providing person-centred support across residential and supported living services. You will help with daily routines, personal care, and activities, applying a PBS approach to support individuals who may have challenging behaviours.

Role involves shifts including mornings, evenings, and some weekend work. A driving licence is required for certain activity-based roles, and an enhanced DBS check is standard for all

Qualifications

• Provide personalised support based on each individual’s needs, including personal care and manual handling.
• Apply PBS to manage behaviours and support daily routines.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and daily living support.
• Assist with daily routines and activities.
• Support people with PEG feeding and epilepsy where needed.
• Use PBS to support behaviours in a person-centred way.

Skills

Personal care

Manual handling

PBS approach

Driving licence

Job description

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Do you thrive in a supportive, person-centred environment? We’re looking for dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to join our team in Thetford, working across both residential and supported living services.

In this rewarding role, you’ll provide personalised support based on each individual’s needs, including personal care, manual handling, and specialist areas like PEG feeding and epilepsy. You’ll assist with daily routines, join in on activities, and use a person-centred, Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approach to help manage behaviours that may be challenging.

The people we support love getting out and about, and you’ll be part of making those moments happen. There are various activities that they enjoy, this may include arts & crafts, trips to the cinema and shopping, visits to leisure centres and sensory spaces, and even the occasional weekend away including a trip to the seaside. Each day brings something new – full of fresh challenges, meaningful moments, and the chance to make a real impact to the lives of the people we support.

Please see attached full Job Description for more information.

Shifts & Hours

• We have full time and part-time roles available, shifts are from 7am-10pm across 7 days a week
• We currently have 1 waking night position available at 20 hours a week, across the 7 days
• We have 1 10am-3pm role available Mon-Fri to take the people we support on activities, this role will require a full driving licence as it will include driving a minibus

Eligibility & Sponsorship

Please note: This position does not meet the minimum salary requirements for a Health and Care visa under the UK Skilled Worker route, as set by the Home Office. Therefore, although Mencap is a licensed sponsor, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are not able to support new visa applications or sponsorship requests for this vacancy.

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

Job ID: 36591

Benefits

Here at Mencap, we offer a range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated.

• discounts at leading high‑street retailers
• access to health cash plans
• interest‑free loans
• many more exciting offerings

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.
• Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Details

Company: Mencap Salary: £12.71 - £24,785 Hours: Full-time Location: Thetford, IP24 Job type: Permanent Posting date: 1 Aug 2026 Closing date: 30 Aug 2026