Support Worker - Portsmouth
| Posting date: | 24 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.21 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 24 July 2025 |
| Location: | Portsmouth, Southern, PO4 |
| Company: | Mencap |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 57063527 |
Summary
Job Advert
Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking a passionate Support Worker to join our incredible team in Portsmouth. We have permanent part time positions available, 30 hours per week.
At our Portsmouth services, we offer a diverse range of support. One of our services is a shared home for eight individuals, another provides one-to-one support, and we also support over 20 people in the community for just a few hours each week.
This is an exciting and varied role where no two days are the same. You’ll be delivering high-quality, flexible support to individuals with learning disabilities—helping them live as independently as possible and enjoy fulfilling, meaningful lives.
What we're looking for:
· 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.
Contract options:
· Part-time: 30 hours per week
All our services are 24hr care. We prepare the rotas at least 4 weeks in advance so you can still plan your personal and social life!
· Days: Between 07:30-21:00
There is also a sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70.
At Mencap, we’re passionate about finding the right people to support those we care for. 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.
Job ID: 34034
Benefits
Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as choice of pension schemes, discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings..
For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!
About Mencap
Join us at Mencap and be part of a team that believes in equality, diversity, and inclusion. Together, we can create a brighter future for individuals with learning disabilities and empower them to break down any barriers they may face.
Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking a passionate Support Worker to join our incredible team in Portsmouth. We have permanent part time positions available, 30 hours per week.
At our Portsmouth services, we offer a diverse range of support. One of our services is a shared home for eight individuals, another provides one-to-one support, and we also support over 20 people in the community for just a few hours each week.
This is an exciting and varied role where no two days are the same. You’ll be delivering high-quality, flexible support to individuals with learning disabilities—helping them live as independently as possible and enjoy fulfilling, meaningful lives.
What we're looking for:
· 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.
Contract options:
· Part-time: 30 hours per week
All our services are 24hr care. We prepare the rotas at least 4 weeks in advance so you can still plan your personal and social life!
· Days: Between 07:30-21:00
There is also a sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70.
At Mencap, we’re passionate about finding the right people to support those we care for. 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.
Job ID: 34034
Benefits
Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as choice of pension schemes, discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings..
For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!
About Mencap
Join us at Mencap and be part of a team that believes in equality, diversity, and inclusion. Together, we can create a brighter future for individuals with learning disabilities and empower them to break down any barriers they may face.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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 Disability Confident.