Department:
Personal Support
Opportunity Type:
Paid
Town/City:
Basingstoke
Salary Details:
£23,810 + excellent benefits
30 Jun 2025
Vacancy Type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
37.5

Job Advert

 
We are looking for Support Workers to join our Service based in Basingstoke on a full time or part time permanent basis
 
About the Service
 
Our Service is a 24/7 Registered Service and aims to support the people we support to lead the lifestyles they choose in a safe environment.
 
We currently support five people - two gentlemen and three ladies. They all get on very well and enjoy each other's company whilst at the same time respecting each others own space. They go out together and individually with staff support for activities such as art and craft, coffee mornings, cinema, meals out and days out.
 
One of the ladies supported enjoys her own space, watching TV, relaxing in her bedroom, meals out and going shopping. She loves having a good chat with her Support Workers about all the places she has visited and places she has travelled with her family. .
 
The gentlemen all enjoy getting out and about which can include farm visits, going to the cinema, meals out, events, dancing classes and shopping.


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:

  • Full-time: 37.5 hrs 
  • Part time - various depending on availability. 
  • Shifts between the hours of 7am-10pm, including weekends.

*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references. 

*Job ID: 33713
 
Important information for applicants: please note, this position is not suitable for anyone who is looking to obtain sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa or currently holds a Skilled Worker Visa and is looking to switch sponsorship to a new employer. This role does not meet the minimum salary threshold required to be sponsored as set by the UKVI. 

Benefits

Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated.

Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with 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

Join us at Mencap and be part of a team that believes in equality, diversity, and inclusion. Together, we can create a brighter future for individuals with learning disabilities and empower them to break down any barriers they may face.

Mencap vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with learning disabilities.

If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career that truly makes a difference, apply now!

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