Support Worker
| Posting date: | 28 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.71 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 May 2026 |
| Location: | Ipswich, Anglia, IP5 |
| Company: | Mencap |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 59792224 |
Summary
Job Advert
Support Worker – Mixed Contracts available (Drivers Only)
Location: Rushmere St Andrew
Calling all compassionate, caring and motivated individuals!
Mencap is on the lookout for passionate Support Workers to join our friendly and dedicated team in Rushmere St Andrew.
As a Support Worker, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real and positive difference every single day. You’ll support adults with learning disabilities, working with a wonderfully diverse group of people — each with their own personalities, strengths, and support needs.
From helping with daily living activities to offering emotional support and encouragement, your role will be varied, rewarding, and truly meaningful.
Please note: This role is drivers only due to the nature of the service.
What we’re looking for
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
- A genuine passion for supporting others to live their best lives
- Strong 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 when supporting individuals with learning disabilities
⏰ Contract options
We offer flexibility to suit your lifestyle:
- Full-time: 37.5 hours per week
- Part-time: Flexible hours based on your availability
- Relief: Flexible working with no set hours or shifts
Shift patterns
All our services provide 24-hour care.
Rotas are prepared at least 4 weeks in advance, so you can still plan your personal and social life with confidence!
- Day shifts: Between 07:00 – 22:00
- Sleep-ins: 22:00 – 07:00
- Sleep-in payment: Enhanced flat-rate payment of £64.20 per sleep-in
Vacancy ID: 35924
*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 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 – Mixed Contracts available (Drivers Only)
Location: Rushmere St Andrew
Calling all compassionate, caring and motivated individuals!
Mencap is on the lookout for passionate Support Workers to join our friendly and dedicated team in Rushmere St Andrew.
As a Support Worker, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real and positive difference every single day. You’ll support adults with learning disabilities, working with a wonderfully diverse group of people — each with their own personalities, strengths, and support needs.
From helping with daily living activities to offering emotional support and encouragement, your role will be varied, rewarding, and truly meaningful.
Please note: This role is drivers only due to the nature of the service.
What we’re looking for
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
- A genuine passion for supporting others to live their best lives
- Strong 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 when supporting individuals with learning disabilities
⏰ Contract options
We offer flexibility to suit your lifestyle:
- Full-time: 37.5 hours per week
- Part-time: Flexible hours based on your availability
- Relief: Flexible working with no set hours or shifts
Shift patterns
All our services provide 24-hour care.
Rotas are prepared at least 4 weeks in advance, so you can still plan your personal and social life with confidence!
- Day shifts: Between 07:00 – 22:00
- Sleep-ins: 22:00 – 07:00
- Sleep-in payment: Enhanced flat-rate payment of £64.20 per sleep-in
Vacancy ID: 35924
*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 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.