Support Workers

2 weeks ago


Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom Mencap Full time

Job Advert:

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Would you like to finish work each day knowing that you have made a difference to somebody else's life? If yes then this is the job for you


We are looking for caring, compassionate and enthusiastic Support Workers to join our teams in and around the Mansfield and surrounding areas in our supported living services on a permanent basis.

Full time, Part time and Relief contracts are available.

Example of shift times are 07:00 am - 14:30 pm, 14:30 pm - 22:00 pm, waking nights 22:00 pm - 07:00 am and a mixture of additional 1-1 hours that vary from day to day.

Our Rotas are organised 4 weeks in advance so you can plan your social life well ahead.

We can accommodate shifts for those looking for weekend work only or those seeking just night work. Just let us know what you are looking for as we can be flexible and accommodate most requests

No experience is required as we are looking for people who share our values, which are
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We are passionate about making the world a better place
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We are inclusive of everyone
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We are brave we challenge and try new things
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We are positive in our work and with each other
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We are kind to everyone

Our Service & The People We Support
Are you a person who likes variety in their work, knowing each day will be different to the last. Here in Mansfield that is the case. We have various supported living services in the area.

The people that live here require 24-hour care and support.

They enjoy a range of activities including:

  • Going out for walks
  • Going out to meet up with family and friends
  • Going for a drive out to places of interest
  • Having a tea/coffee at the local cafes
  • Local days out into town, to the popular parks and restaurants
  • Going to the theatre and cinema
  • Playing snooker / pool
  • Swimming
  • Day trips to the seaside, theme parks, museums, zoo's, farms etc
  • Holidays to the seaside
  • Themed days such as Films and popcorn, fancy dress
  • Celebrating with parties on birthdays, at Christmas, Easter and Halloween
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Baking

What does a Support Worker do?


Working for Mencap you will be expected to provide an outstanding service that provides a more comfortable, dignified, liberated and happy life for the people we support.


  • Personal care helping people to get ready for the day assisting with bathing, showering and using the bathroom.
  • Supporting people to live independently budget management, paying bills, house work, organising appointments and cooking healthy meals.
  • Excellent communication skills/relationship building supporting the person to understand the world around them and promoting positive relationships.
  • Community & Social Inclusion
- supporting individuals to access and participate in their local community and social events to promote life skills and individuality.

Have you thought about working for Mencap?
Mencap is a leader in providing excellent support to people with a learning disability. Our vision is a world where people with a learning disability are valued equally, listened to and included.

Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something really meaningful. Everything we do at Mencap keeps the people we support at the centre of what we do.

To find out a bit more about what life as a Support Worker is like, please click here to watch a short video.

With us, it's never 'just a job'.

In return for your hard work and passion you can find real and meaningful work experience, access to some excellent benefits alongside our competitive pay.

Click here to find out more about our Mencap benefits.


Mencap are strongly encouraging all our colleagues to have the Covid-19 vaccine as a way to help protect each other and the people we support.

Job ID: 30408

Benefits:

***As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people's lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.

  • 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Annual leave increases with long service up to 27 days per year plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme
  • Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed
  • Pension contributions into NEST Scheme on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings
  • Death in service life cover for a nominated beneficiary under our life assurance scheme
  • Loans for debt consolidation, bikes, computers and phones when you have been with us for 6 months
  • Interest free season ticket loans
  • Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras
  • Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
  • Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
  • Quarterly award scheme and recognition at every 5 years through our YouRock program
  • Access to award win

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