Male Support Worker


Company:	Mencap
Salary:	£25,054 - £25,054
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Gateshead, NE11
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	15 Jul 2026
Closing date:	11 Aug 2026

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Summary

Job Advert

Mencap is seeking passionate male Support Worker to join our incredible team in Gateshead supporting two males for 25 hours per week.

You will be working within a supported living service located in the NE8 area, providing support to a young Jewish gentleman. The service operates 24/7. He is largely independent and does not require any personal care; your role will focus on supporting his overall wellbeing. The gentleman enjoys a range of hobbies including cycling, woodshed and art club.

As part of the role, you will be mindful of and sensitive to Jewish cultural practices and traditions. This may include awareness of dietary requirements such as keeping kosher, understanding the significance of Shabbat (from Friday evening to Saturday evening), and being respectful of Jewish festivals and observances. Supporting him in maintaining routines that align with his faith and cultural identity is an important aspect of the role.

The other gentleman you will support is in his early 30s, and uses a wheelchair. He lives at home and receives 2:1 support when accessing activities in the community. He enjoys days out, socialising, and has a real love for music. He has a fun, lively personality, and staff build a strong, positive bond with him.

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 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 07:00-23:00

· Sleep Ins: 23:00-07:00

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

We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation and we particularly welcome and encourage disabled applicants and those from the Black and Asian communities to apply for the role as they are under-represented within the workforce.

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

Job ID: 36446

Benefits

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

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. It’s 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. 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.

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