Support Worker
| Posting date: | 15 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,419 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 May 2026 |
| Location: | Borehamwood, Home Counties, WD6 |
| Company: | Mencap |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 59694890 |
Summary
Job Advert
Support Worker – Driver Required
Location: Borehamwood
Calling all compassionate, caring and motivated individuals!
Mencap is looking for dedicated Support Workers (Drivers) to join our fantastic team in Borehamwood.
As a Support Worker, you’ll have the chance to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities. You’ll work with a diverse group of individuals, each with their own unique strengths, personalities, and support needs.
From supporting with everyday activities to offering emotional encouragement and companionship, your role will be varied, rewarding, and truly meaningful.
What we’re looking for
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
- A genuine passion for supporting others
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive, meaningful relationships
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays
- A positive, empathetic, and person-centred approach
- A full UK driving licence (essential for this role)
⏰ Contract option
- Full-time: 37.5 hours per week
Shift patterns
Our services provide 24-hour care, and rotas are prepared at least 4 weeks in advance, giving you the flexibility to plan your personal and social life.
- Day shifts: Between 07:00 – 22:00
- Sleep-ins: 22:00 – 07:00
- Sleep-in payment: Enhanced flat-rate payment of £63.70 per sleep-in
*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
Our commitment to inclusion
Mencap is an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation. We particularly welcome and encourage applications from disabled candidates and individuals from Black and Asian communities, as these groups are currently under-represented within our workforce.
Benefits
Your Benefits at Mencap
At Mencap, we believe in looking after the people who look after others. That’s why we offer a fantastic range of benefits designed to support, reward, and show appreciation for our teams.
You’ll enjoy:
- 24 days of paid annual leave (excluding bank holidays, pro rata)
- Access to exclusive discounts with leading high-street retailers
- Health Cash Plans to support your wellbeing
- Interest-free loans and a range of other valuable perks
There’s plenty more to explore! You can find full details in the attached document and by visiting the link below to see all the great benefits available to you as part of the Mencap team:
https://jobs.mencap.org.uk/benefits.aspx
*Terms and conditions apply and may vary depending on contract type.
About Mencap
Our Vision & Belonging at Mencap
Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy, healthy lives.
We’re here to support people with a learning disability, their families, and their carers. We also campaign for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
At Mencap, everyone plays a part. Whether you’re directly supporting people, offering advice, or working alongside colleagues, we all work together to make a difference.
Belonging at Mencap
Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.
- Everyone is expected to treat others with kindness and help make Mencap an inclusive organisation
- We believe in learning and growing every day. It’s okay to make mistakes — what matters is that we learn from them and make positive changes
- Everyone should feel respected, valued and safe to be themselves at work
To support this, we have a range of Belonging Network Groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. These include groups for people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or living with a long‑term health condition, women, parents and carers — as well as allies.
Working at Mencap
We encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and offer a variety of contract types and working patterns to suit different needs and lifestyles.
You don’t need specific experience to apply — your values, personality and commitment are what matter most. We’ll provide full training and ongoing development to help you succeed and grow in your role.
Support Worker – Driver Required
Location: Borehamwood
Calling all compassionate, caring and motivated individuals!
Mencap is looking for dedicated Support Workers (Drivers) to join our fantastic team in Borehamwood.
As a Support Worker, you’ll have the chance to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities. You’ll work with a diverse group of individuals, each with their own unique strengths, personalities, and support needs.
From supporting with everyday activities to offering emotional encouragement and companionship, your role will be varied, rewarding, and truly meaningful.
What we’re looking for
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
- A genuine passion for supporting others
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive, meaningful relationships
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays
- A positive, empathetic, and person-centred approach
- A full UK driving licence (essential for this role)
⏰ Contract option
- Full-time: 37.5 hours per week
Shift patterns
Our services provide 24-hour care, and rotas are prepared at least 4 weeks in advance, giving you the flexibility to plan your personal and social life.
- Day shifts: Between 07:00 – 22:00
- Sleep-ins: 22:00 – 07:00
- Sleep-in payment: Enhanced flat-rate payment of £63.70 per sleep-in
*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
Our commitment to inclusion
Mencap is an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation. We particularly welcome and encourage applications from disabled candidates and individuals from Black and Asian communities, as these groups are currently under-represented within our workforce.
Benefits
Your Benefits at Mencap
At Mencap, we believe in looking after the people who look after others. That’s why we offer a fantastic range of benefits designed to support, reward, and show appreciation for our teams.
You’ll enjoy:
- 24 days of paid annual leave (excluding bank holidays, pro rata)
- Access to exclusive discounts with leading high-street retailers
- Health Cash Plans to support your wellbeing
- Interest-free loans and a range of other valuable perks
There’s plenty more to explore! You can find full details in the attached document and by visiting the link below to see all the great benefits available to you as part of the Mencap team:
https://jobs.mencap.org.uk/benefits.aspx
*Terms and conditions apply and may vary depending on contract type.
About Mencap
Our Vision & Belonging at Mencap
Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy, healthy lives.
We’re here to support people with a learning disability, their families, and their carers. We also campaign for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
At Mencap, everyone plays a part. Whether you’re directly supporting people, offering advice, or working alongside colleagues, we all work together to make a difference.
Belonging at Mencap
Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.
- Everyone is expected to treat others with kindness and help make Mencap an inclusive organisation
- We believe in learning and growing every day. It’s okay to make mistakes — what matters is that we learn from them and make positive changes
- Everyone should feel respected, valued and safe to be themselves at work
To support this, we have a range of Belonging Network Groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. These include groups for people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or living with a long‑term health condition, women, parents and carers — as well as allies.
Working at Mencap
We encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and offer a variety of contract types and working patterns to suit different needs and lifestyles.
You don’t need specific experience to apply — your values, personality and commitment are what matter most. We’ll provide full training and ongoing development to help you succeed and grow in your role.
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.