Support Worker Spixworth
| Posting date: | 31 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £13,218 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 30 April 2026 |
| Location: | Norwich, Anglia, NR10 |
| Company: | Mencap |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 59583419 |
Summary
Job Advert
Mencap are looking for caring and enthusiastic Support Workers to join our team in Spixworth on a part time basis (20 hours per week). This is a rewarding opportunity to support three individuals to build their independence and enjoy meaningful experiences in their community.
At this service, the people we support enjoy spending time out and about, this could be for an evening meal, attending social clubs and taking part in local events. As a Support Worker, you will play a key role in making these experiences happen, helping to plan activities, providing encouragement and ensuring each person feels confident and included.
Your role will focus on promoting independence and supporting with day-to-day tasks. This includes assisting with shopping, attending activities and day centres, accompanying individuals to appointments, supporting with household tasks and helping them develop the skills they need to live as independently as possible. You will take the time to understand each person’s hobbies and interests to provide person centred support tailored to them.
The service are happy to provide long days from 7am to 10pm, or split shifts such as 7am to 3pm or 2pm to 10pm.
Every other weekend working is also a requirement to fit in with the rota system.
This role would suit someone who is compassionate, patient and motivated to make a positive impact. Previous experience in care or support work is welcome but not essential, as full training and ongoing development will be provided. What matters most is your willingness to learn and your commitment to supporting people to live fulfilling, independent lives.
Job ID 35716
Benefits
- Here at Mencap, we offer a range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated.
Our benefits package offers a range of perks such as 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
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.
· Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.
Mencap are looking for caring and enthusiastic Support Workers to join our team in Spixworth on a part time basis (20 hours per week). This is a rewarding opportunity to support three individuals to build their independence and enjoy meaningful experiences in their community.
At this service, the people we support enjoy spending time out and about, this could be for an evening meal, attending social clubs and taking part in local events. As a Support Worker, you will play a key role in making these experiences happen, helping to plan activities, providing encouragement and ensuring each person feels confident and included.
Your role will focus on promoting independence and supporting with day-to-day tasks. This includes assisting with shopping, attending activities and day centres, accompanying individuals to appointments, supporting with household tasks and helping them develop the skills they need to live as independently as possible. You will take the time to understand each person’s hobbies and interests to provide person centred support tailored to them.
The service are happy to provide long days from 7am to 10pm, or split shifts such as 7am to 3pm or 2pm to 10pm.
Every other weekend working is also a requirement to fit in with the rota system.
This role would suit someone who is compassionate, patient and motivated to make a positive impact. Previous experience in care or support work is welcome but not essential, as full training and ongoing development will be provided. What matters most is your willingness to learn and your commitment to supporting people to live fulfilling, independent lives.
Job ID 35716
Benefits
- Here at Mencap, we offer a range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated.
Our benefits package offers a range of perks such as 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
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.
· Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.
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