• Department:
    Personal Support
  • Position:
    Paid
  • Town/City:
    Brighton
  • Salary Details:
    £24,570 per annum pro rata + excellent benefits
  • Hours Per Week:
    37.5
  • Advertising End Date:
    03 Apr 2026
  • Internal Advertising End Date:
    03 Apr 2026
  • Vacancy Type:
    Permanent
  • Job Advert

  • Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking a passionate Support Worker to join our incredible team in Brighton. We have a permanent full time & part time positions available (37.5 hours per week).

    Holding a full UK driving licence is essential for this role, 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 Brighton service, we have one service where 3 people share their home, we also support 3 people who live in the community.  You will provide high-quality, flexible support to individuals with learning disabilities and autism, with complex communication needs.  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:

    Full time 37.5 hours a week

    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.

    At Mencap, we’re passionate about finding the right people to support those we care for. We interview frequently and may appoint before the closing date, so we encourage early applications.
     
    Job ID: 35703
  • 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

  • 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 carers. 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. Its 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. Were 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 youre applying for.


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