Female Support Worker - Clacton-on-Sea

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Female Support Workers to join our incredible team in Clacton-on-Sea. 

As a Female Support Worker, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of four individuals with learning disabilities. You will be working with a diverse group of people, each with their own unique abilities and needs.

From assisting with daily activities to providing emotional support, you’ll play a vital role in their 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 hrs

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 (early or late shift)

There is also a sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £64.20.  

Find out more about Mencap: Watch our video to learn more about who we are and the work we do.

Mencap welcomes applications from all suitable candidates and is committed to attracting a diverse workforce. However, all available Certificates of Sponsorship for 2026 have now been allocated, so we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship. Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this role.

*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

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.

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. 

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.