Support Worker - Warminster & Devizes

Royal Mencap Society; Devizes; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK charity is seeking a Support Worker to assist individuals with learning disabilities in Chippenham, Warminster & Devizes. You will provide emotional support and help with daily activities such as gardening, cooking, and games. The position offers a full-time contract at £12.21 per hour, with additional sleep-in payments and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Enhanced flat rate payment for sleep-ins

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Flexibility to work various shifts including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities for individuals with learning disabilities.
• Provide emotional support and participate in activities.

Skills

Passion for supporting others

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility for various shifts

Positive and empathetic attitude

Job description

We are looking for a Support Worker to join our Supported Living Services based in Chippenham, Warminster & Devizes on a full‑time basis.

As a Support Worker, you will assist with daily activities and provide emotional support to individuals with learning disabilities, participating in activities such as music, craft, cooking, gardening, allotment work, local walks, board games, pool and darts.

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

Working hours

• Days: 07:00‑22:00
• Sleep‑ins: 22:00‑07:00

Sleep‑in available with enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70.

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

£12.21 per hour, plus excellent benefits

£24,067 per annum, pro‑rata + excellent benefits