Support Worker

As a Support Worker, you'll be making a genuine difference every single day. You'll be supporting people with learning disabilities to live life their way-happily, independently, and confidently.
This service supports 6 amazing people who share their home, and your role will help ensure they live their best lives possible.
Your day might include:

- Supporting with everyday activities
- Encouraging independence and choice
- Providing emotional support and reassurance
- Building strong, meaningful relationships

It's a role full of purpose, laughter, learning, and connection.

A genuine passion for supporting others
- Excellent communication skills
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
- A positive, empathetic attitude towards people with learning disabilities

No previous experience? That's okay! We're looking for great people-we'll provide the training., Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

Relief or Fixed Term Contract
Calling all kind, caring, and community-minded people!
Mencap is on the lookout for passionate Support Workers to join our friendly team in the beautiful Essex countryside of Great Tey.
We've got two great options available-a Fixed Term Contract (maternity cover) and Relief work for those who love flexibility.

A quick heads-up before we start…
Due to the rural location of this service, public transport links are limited, so you'll need:

- Your own transport
- A full, clean UK driving licence (some of the people we support have their own cars), Fixed Term Contract - Full time 37.5 hours per week
(Maternity leave cover) - Relief Contract - Flexible working with no set hours or shifts

Shifts & Sleep-ins
All our services are 24-hour care, and rotas are planned at least 4 weeks in advance, so you can still enjoy your personal and social life.
There is also a sleep-in option, paid at an enhanced flat rate of £63.70 per sleep-in.

Our Vision
Our goal 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 support people with learning disabilities, their families, and carers-and we champion a kinder, fairer, more inclusive society.
All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Vacancy ID: (to be added)
If you're someone who leads with kindness, believes everyone deserves a great life, and wants work that truly matters-we'd love to hear from you, Why Join Mencap?
Because we value and support the people who support others
You'll benefit from:

- 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
- Pension and holiday buying options (Permanent / Fixed Term contracts only)
- Ongoing training and development
- A supportive, inclusive workplace where your contribution truly matters

Please note: terms and conditions apply depending on contract type.

About Mencap
Inclusion & Belonging at Mencap
We're proud to be an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from:

- Disabled applicants

- People from Black and Asian communities
(these groups are under-represented within our workforce)

At Mencap:

- Belonging is for everyone, every day, everywhere
- Everyone is treated with kindness and respect
- Mistakes are okay-we learn and grow together
- People are encouraged to be their authentic selves

We also run Belonging Network Groups, open to all colleagues, including groups for:

- Black and Asian colleagues
- LGBTQIA+ colleagues
- Disabled colleagues or those with long-term health conditions
- Women
- Parents and carers
- Allies