Support Worker Thetford

Mencap; Tetford; Presencial; GBP 22 000 - 27 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Mencap in Thetford is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to help adults with learning disabilities live safely and enjoy daily activities in residential and supported living settings.

You will provide personalised support including personal care, mobility assistance and activities such as arts, cinema trips and visits to leisure spaces, applying PBS principles to manage behaviours with kindness and respect. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS.

Responsabilidades

• Provide personalised support based on each individual’s needs, including personal care, manual handling, and specialist areas like PEG feeding and epilepsy.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Support Worker Thetford

Company: Mencap Salary: £24,785 to £24,785 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Thetford, IP24 Job type: Permanent Posting date: 10 Oct 2026 Closing date: 8 Nov 2026

Summary

Job Advert

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 vary from 7am-10pm across 7 days a week on a rota basis
• We currently have 1 waking night position available at 30 hours a week

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