Overview
Mencap is looking for dedicated Support Workers to join our fantastic team in Borehamwood. As a Support Worker, you will make a real and lasting difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities. You will work with a diverse group of individuals, each with their own unique strengths, personalities, and support needs. Your role will include supporting everyday activities, offering emotional encouragement and companionship, and building positive, meaningful relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Support individuals with learning disabilities in everyday activities.
- Provide emotional encouragement and companionship.
- Build positive, meaningful relationships.
- Work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
- Maintain a positive, empathetic, person‑centred approach.
- Ensure safe and person‑centred support in an inclusive environment.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Genuine passion for supporting others.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts.
- Positive, empathetic, person‑centred approach.
- Full UK driving licence (essential).
- Enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
- Disability Confident employer – we offer interviews to all eligible disabled applicants.
Working Hours & Pay
Day shifts: 07:00 – 22:00.
Sleep‑ins: 22:00 – 07:00 – Enhanced flat‑rate payment of £64.20 per sleep‑in.
Benefits
- 24 days paid holiday (excluding bank holidays, pro‑rata).
- Discounts at leading high‑street retailers.
- Access to health cash plans.
- Interest‑free loans and other perks.
- Inclusive, diverse, supportive work environment.
EEO Statement
Mencap is an equal opportunity employer. We firmly reject discrimination and encourage applications from disabled candidates and individuals from under‑represented communities.
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