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Support Worker - Trowbridge - Driver Essential

Job details
Posting date: 31 July 2025
Salary: £12.6 per hour
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 30 August 2025
Location: Trowbridge, South West, BA14 0JW
Company: Mencap
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 57443235

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Summary

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Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking a passionate Support Worker to join our incredible team in Trowbridge on a Full time or Part-time permanent basis (Drivers required).
We have a registered care home where five ladies who have Learning Disabilities live and enjoy a great life
As a Support Worker, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of these individuals. Each person has their own unique abilities and needs, and you will be supporting them to live the life they choose.
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.
- Being able to reduce social isolation of people with a learning disability.
- Being able to increase the independence and confidence of individuals with a learning disability.
- Enabling the people with a learning disability to fully access their local communities.

Contract options:

- Part time 30 hours
- Full-time:37.5 hrs

Shift times:
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 and weekends: 8-6pm, 3pm-8pm, 11am-6pm, 7am-6pm 12noon-10pm
- Sleep-ins: 2pm - 2.30pm next day
- There is also a sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70
- Will need to have a Full UK Driving Licence

*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references
Job ID: 34310

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Benefits
Why join Mencap?

- 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) + a variety of benefits including pension.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.
- A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.

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.
Mencap vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with learning disabilities.
If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career that truly makes a difference, apply now!

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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.

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