Support Worker - Haverhill
| Posting date: | 27 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.21 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 27 July 2025 |
| Location: | Haverhill, Anglia, CB9 9ET |
| Company: | Mencap |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 57102564 |
Summary
Job Advert
Are you someone who enjoys helping others live life to the fullest? Do you love getting out and about – enjoying meals, trips, swimming or the theatre? If so, this could be the perfect role for you!
We’re currently looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Support Worker to join our supported living service in Haverhill, supporting 2 males and 3 females on a 16 hour contract basis.
About the Role:
- You’ll be working in a friendly supported living environment
- You’ll be supporting residents to enjoy everyday life – whether that’s going shopping, out for meals, to the theatre, swimming, or on day trips
- You’ll help with daily tasks like cooking, cleaning, managing appointments and promoting independence
- A full UK driving licence is essential – you’ll be taking residents out and about regularly
- You’ll work on a rota basis with every other weekend off, giving you regular time to recharge
- Minimal personal care is involved in this role
- Shifts run from 7am to 10pm, with sleep-ins on a rota basis (there is a flat rate of £63.70 per sleep in)
What We’re Looking For:
- A caring, outgoing and proactive person
- Experience is a bonus, but not required – we provide full training
- Flexibility to cover a range of shifts including sleep-ins
- Someone who’s happy to get involved in activities and community outings
*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
Job ID: 34094
Due to the required sleep in shifts at this service, this role would not be suitable for those on a Skilled Worker or Student Visa. This role also does not meet the UKVI salary threshold for those looking for sponsorship.
Benefits
Why join Mencap?
· 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) + a variety of benefits including pension and holiday buying options.
· Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.
· A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.
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. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.
Are you someone who enjoys helping others live life to the fullest? Do you love getting out and about – enjoying meals, trips, swimming or the theatre? If so, this could be the perfect role for you!
We’re currently looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Support Worker to join our supported living service in Haverhill, supporting 2 males and 3 females on a 16 hour contract basis.
About the Role:
- You’ll be working in a friendly supported living environment
- You’ll be supporting residents to enjoy everyday life – whether that’s going shopping, out for meals, to the theatre, swimming, or on day trips
- You’ll help with daily tasks like cooking, cleaning, managing appointments and promoting independence
- A full UK driving licence is essential – you’ll be taking residents out and about regularly
- You’ll work on a rota basis with every other weekend off, giving you regular time to recharge
- Minimal personal care is involved in this role
- Shifts run from 7am to 10pm, with sleep-ins on a rota basis (there is a flat rate of £63.70 per sleep in)
What We’re Looking For:
- A caring, outgoing and proactive person
- Experience is a bonus, but not required – we provide full training
- Flexibility to cover a range of shifts including sleep-ins
- Someone who’s happy to get involved in activities and community outings
*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
Job ID: 34094
Due to the required sleep in shifts at this service, this role would not be suitable for those on a Skilled Worker or Student Visa. This role also does not meet the UKVI salary threshold for those looking for sponsorship.
Benefits
Why join Mencap?
· 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) + a variety of benefits including pension and holiday buying options.
· Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.
· A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.
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. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.
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