Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking a passionate Support Worker to join our incredible team in Brighton. We have permanent full-time and part-time positions available (37.5 hours per week).

Your role is to help people live as independently as possible and to enjoy a great life.

Requirements

• 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.
• Holding a full UK driving licence is essential for this role. You need to be comfortable driving people to various destinations, ensuring they can access all the places they wish to go.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to live as independently as possible.
• Drive individuals to various destinations.

Benefits

• Salary: Sleep-in enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70
• Holiday: 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata).
• Pension: Choice of pension schemes.
• Discounts: Perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers.
• Health: Access to health cash plans.
• Loans: Interest-free loans.
• Training: We will train and develop you to succeed in the role.

Application Process

• We interview frequently and may appoint before the closing date, so we encourage early applications.
• All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.

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.