Support Worker - Salisbury

Are you kind, compassionate and looking for a role where your work truly matters?
At Mencap, we’re looking for passionate Support Workers to join our dedicated team in Salisbury, supporting people with learning disabilities to live fulfilling, independent lives.

Every day is different. Every person is unique. And every moment you spend supporting someone can make a real and lasting difference.

What you’ll be doing

As a Support Worker, you will:

• Support people with everyday activities at home and in their community
•  Encourage independence, confidence and choice
•  Provide emotional support and build meaningful, trusting relationships
•  Help people live the life they choose, in a way that works for them

This is a rewarding role where no two days are the same - but the impact you make is huge.

 Who we are looking for

You don’t need previous experience but we’re looking for the right values and attitude. You’ll be someone who has:

•  A genuine passion for supporting others
•  Strong communication skills and a warm, person‑centred approach
•  A positive, empathetic outlook towards people with learning disabilities
•  Flexibility to work across a rota, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays

You will need to be a driver for this role.

 Working hours & contracts

We offer flexibility to fit around your life:

Our services run 24 hours a day, and rotas are planned at least 4 weeks in advance, so you can still plan your social and personal life.

Shift patterns include:

 Day shifts: Between 07:00 – 22:00                       Sleep‑in shifts: 22:00 – 07:00

Sleep‑ins are paid at an enhanced flat rate of £64.20 per shift.

 Safer recruitment

All roles are subject to:

•  An enhanced DBS check
•  Suitable references

Please note:
This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship and is not suitable for applicants who currently hold a Skilled Worker Visa and are looking to switch sponsorship. The role does not meet the minimum salary threshold set by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).

• 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 24 days of paid holiday (excluding 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 and below link with all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!  

  https://jobs.mencap.org.uk/benefits.aspx  

    

  *T&C's apply based on contract