Department:
Personal Support
Opportunity Type:
Paid
Town/City:
Wigan
Salary Details:
£12.21 per hour + excellent benefits
05 Jun 2025
Vacancy Type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
18

Job Advert

A FULL UK DRIVING LICENCE IS ESSENTIAL FOR THIS ROLE
 
We are currently recruiting for a new service in the standish area of Wigan to work with a remarkable young lady who is just starting her journey to independence with a plans in place for her to move to her own forever home. 
 
This lady is energetic and lively and enjoys a number of activities such as Bikes for all, activities with letters and numbers, Karaoke and singing and dancing.
 
She is looking for a support team that can match her enthusiasm and energy but at the same time be a calm and reassuring person when she needs support to help her navigate through her day and to support her with on her road to independence and living in her own home.

 

This is a challenging, varied and rewarding role. You must be willing to work flexibly and provide support with personal care, finance and medication. Experience is  essential and  you must be able to demonstrate the right attitudes and behaviours.

You don’t need any qualifications but you will be a self-motivated and dedicated person with a fun and imaginative approach who can support people with varied needs. 

Job ID 33745

*Due to the nature of this service we are looking for female only applicants.  This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

Important information for applicants:  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 is due to the fact the salary rate for this position does not meet the UKVI’s current minimum annual salary threshold requirements for sponsorship. 

Benefits

  • 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) + a variety of benefits including pension and holiday buying options.
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.
  • A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.

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 carer’s. 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. 

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