Support Worker - Woodbridge (PC)

Mencap; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Mencap is looking for Support Workers in Woodbridge to provide exceptional support for individuals. The role involves assisting with daily living, personal care, and building positive relationships. With flexible shifts and a variety of benefits including holidays and training, join us in making a difference.

Benefits

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Service-related sick pay after 6 months

Pension contributions via salary sacrifice

Discounts at various shops and services

Access to training and development

Qualifications

• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Caring and patient personality required.
• Previous experience in a similar role is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily routines and personal care.
• Help manage budgets and pay bills.
• Promote community and social inclusion.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Empathy

Job description

Support Worker - Woodbridge (PC), Woodbridge

Client: Mencap

Location: Woodbridge, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 1bc59b3878a6

Job Views: 8

Posted: 18.06.2025

Expiry Date: 02.08.2025

Job Description:

Job Advert

We have an excellent opportunity for Support Workers to join our Service in Woodbridge. Shifts will be spread across mornings, afternoons, evenings, sleep-ins, weekends, and bank holidays. You will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £62.45 for any sleep-in shifts carried out. The payment for sleep-ins is non-contractual.

You must be able to work flexibly across various shifts over weekdays, weekends, and bank holidays. Hours available are up to 30 hours a week.

We are looking for someone with a good sense of humor who is fun to spend time with! The people we support want their Support Worker to enjoy participating in activities and to be respectful of their individual needs.

What does a Support Worker do?

As a Support Worker, you will provide outstanding support to help individuals live comfortable, dignified, liberated, and happy lives. You should have excellent communication skills, a caring and patient personality. Typical responsibilities include:

• Supporting independence – managing budgets, paying bills, housework, organizing appointments, and cooking healthy meals.
• Relationship building – helping individuals understand the world around them and promoting positive relationships.
• Community & Social Inclusion – supporting access to local community and social events to promote life skills and individuality.
• Personal care – assisting with daily routines, medication prompts, bathing, showering, and bathroom use. Not all roles require high levels of personal care.

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

Benefits

In addition to making a positive difference, employees receive fair pay and access to various rewards and benefits:

• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 24 days
• Service-related sick pay after 6 months
• Pension contributions into NEST Scheme via salary sacrifice, saving NI
• Discounts and cashback at high street shops, supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, parks, holidays, and more via Mencap Extras
• Access to award-winning training and development

Click here to find out about our Mencap benefits. *Terms and conditions apply based on contract.*