Support Worker - Prudhoe
| Posting date: | 20 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £12.60 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 03 February 2026 |
| Location: | Prudhoe, Tyne-Tees, NE42 |
| Company: | Mencap |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 58973502 |
Summary
Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in Prudhoe!
You will be part of an excellent established team that provide high quality care and support to a gentleman who lives in the Prudhoe area. The role is extremely rewarding and enables the person we support to live a fulfilled life. You will be often busy inside and outside of the home. Throughout the day you will be travelling to different destinations that the person we support likes to go to.
At home your duties include personal care, cooking, cleaning, budget preparation, shopping and health care. It is a fantastic opportunity for someone to become part of an excellent team with excellent training provided with possible further career opportunities within the company.
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:
· 25 hours per week
Sleep ins required - paid at an enhanced flat rate of £63.70.
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!
*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
Job ID: 35442
Benefits
· 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.
You will be part of an excellent established team that provide high quality care and support to a gentleman who lives in the Prudhoe area. The role is extremely rewarding and enables the person we support to live a fulfilled life. You will be often busy inside and outside of the home. Throughout the day you will be travelling to different destinations that the person we support likes to go to.
At home your duties include personal care, cooking, cleaning, budget preparation, shopping and health care. It is a fantastic opportunity for someone to become part of an excellent team with excellent training provided with possible further career opportunities within the company.
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:
· 25 hours per week
Sleep ins required - paid at an enhanced flat rate of £63.70.
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!
*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
Job ID: 35442
Benefits
· 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.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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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.