• Department:
    Personal Support
  • Position:
    Paid
  • Town/City:
    Newhaven
  • Salary Details:
    £23,809 pro rata + excellent benefits
  • Advertising End Date:
    24 Nov 2025
  • Internal Advertising End Date:
    24 Nov 2025
  • Vacancy Type:
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  • Job Advert

  • Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking a passionate female Support Worker to join our incredible team in Newhaven. We have a permanent part time position (25 hours per week)

    We need you to hold a full UK driving licence, the people we support have their own cars and you need to be comfortable driving people to various destinations, ensuring they can access all the places they wish to go. 
     
     At our Newhaven service we support 6 people who share their home and we also support an individual who lives in the community.   You will provide high-quality, flexible support to individuals with learning disabilities Your role is to help people live as independently as possible and to enjoy a great life. 
      

    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:   

    Part time: 25 hours

    Shift times:

    All our services are 24hr care. We prepare the rotas at least 4 weeks in advance so you can still plan your personal and social life!

    ·      Days: Between 07:00-22:00 

    ·There is also a sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70.

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

    *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. 

     Job ID: 34985

     

  • Benefits

  • Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as choice of pension schemes,  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.
     

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