Life at Mencap

“Coming to work is like a ‘home from home’ - it really feels like a second home.”

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From detective to assistant service manager

“Prior to working for Mencap I was a detective in the Metropolitan Police. I felt I needed a more rewarding work environment and as such applied for the role as assistant service manager at Mencap.”

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“Being a support worker has a real impact on somebody else's life and that is very rewarding.”

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“I was pleased that I could work day shifts. That is a good thing about being a support worker, there are various hours and shifts you can work to work around your personal life. Mencap are a good employer, they are flexible and they do care about their staff.”

 

 

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Mencap's Values

Our Values are at the Heart of what we believe and do here at Mencap. They describe how we work together and how we achieve our vision.

We are brave we challenge and try new things
We are inclusive of everyone
We are kind to everyone
We are passionate about making the world a better place
We are positive in our work and with earch other

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 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. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes
  • Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.

We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.
We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.

Belonging at Mencap

“Working at mencap is more than a job, you will be a part of the change that ensure people with a learning disability get to live the life they want to lead.”

“Since I started, Mencap have given me opportunities to learn and develop skills – I am dyslexic and partially deaf, so I understand some of the challenges the people I support face with learning and understanding. I have received good training which I have not had before - it has really improved my confidence. ”