Support Worker - Chesterfield
| Company: | Mencap |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £19,828 to £19,828 a year |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Chesterfield, S42 |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 11 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 24 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Join Mencap as a Support Worker in Chesterfield!
We're looking for caring, committed individuals to support people with learning disabilities within our complex care service. You'll help with daily tasks, personal care, medication, and activities—making a real difference every day. Both full time and part time applicants welcome to apply!
If you're passionate about empowering others and want a rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you!
UK driving licence will be required due to location of the service.
Qualities and Skills Required:
- Relationship Building: Essential for gaining the trust of the people we support, establishing open communication, and building lasting relationships.
- Patience and Understanding: Important for navigating challenging situations effectively.
- Conflict-Resolution Techniques: Necessary for managing and resolving conflicts in a constructive manner.
What we're looking for:
- A genuine passion for supporting others.
- Experience within care work is preferred but not essential.
- 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.
- People who enjoy interactivity with the people we support.
Contract options:
- 30 hours per week
Shifts:
- Between 07:00-22:00 (Varied shifts)
- Two sleep in shifts required per week and paid at a flat rate of £64.20 per sleep
- Must be flexible to cover weekends on a rota basis
*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references
Job ID: 36350
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 plus 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.
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.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
