Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Do you thrive in a supportive, person-centred environment? We’re looking for dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to join our team in Thetford, working across both residential and supported living services.
In this rewarding role, you’ll provide personalised support based on each individual’s needs, including personal care, manual handling, and specialist areas like PEG feeding and epilepsy. You’ll assist with daily routines, join in on activities, and use a person-centred, Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approach to help manage behaviours that may be challenging.
The people we support love getting out and about, and you’ll be part of making those moments happen. There are various activities that they enjoy, this may include arts & crafts, trips to the cinema and shopping, visits to leisure centres and sensory spaces, and even the occasional weekend away including a trip to the seaside. Each day brings something new – full of fresh challenges, meaningful moments, and the chance to make a real impact to the lives of the people we support.
Please see attached full Job Description for more information.
Shifts & Hours:
- We have full time, part-time and relief roles available, so we can be flexible with what hours you are looking for
- We are looking for both day and waking night staff, day shifts can vary between 7am-10pm and waking nights start from 9pm/10pm - 7am so flexibility is essential
*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
*Equality Act 2010 in the UK
*Job ID: 34148
Please note: This position does not meet
the minimum salary requirements for a Health and Care visa under the UK Skilled
Worker route, as set by the Home Office. Therefore, although Mencap is a
licensed sponsor, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK, as we
are not able to support new visa applications or sponsorship requests for
this vacancy.