Support Worker - Brighton
| Posting date: | 12 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.6 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 December 2025 |
| Location: | Brighton, Southern, BN2 |
| Company: | Mencap |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 58448487 |
Summary
Job Advert
Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking a passionate Support Worker to join our incredible team in Brighton. We have a permanent full time position available (37.5 hours per week)
Holding a full UK driving licence is essential for this role, the people we support have their own cars and you need to be comfortable driving people to various destinations, ensuring they can access all the places they wish to go.
At our Brighton service, we have one service where 3 people share their home, we also support 3 people who live in the community. You will provide high-quality, flexible support to individuals with learning disabilities and autism, with complex communication needs. Your role is to help people live as independently as possible and to enjoy a great life.
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:
Full time 37.5 hours a week
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: Between 07:00-22:00
There is also a sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70
*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
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.
Job ID: 35031
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 Brighton. We have a permanent full time position available (37.5 hours per week)
Holding a full UK driving licence is essential for this role, the people we support have their own cars and you need to be comfortable driving people to various destinations, ensuring they can access all the places they wish to go.
At our Brighton service, we have one service where 3 people share their home, we also support 3 people who live in the community. You will provide high-quality, flexible support to individuals with learning disabilities and autism, with complex communication needs. Your role is to help people live as independently as possible and to enjoy a great life.
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:
Full time 37.5 hours a week
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: Between 07:00-22:00
There is also a sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70
*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
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.
Job ID: 35031
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.