Female Support Worker - Long Eaton


Company:	Mencap
Salary:	£15,862 to £15,862 a year
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Long Eaton, NG10
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Sept 2026
Closing date:	6 Oct 2026

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Summary

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals!

Mencap is seeking passionate FEMALE SUPPORT WORKERS to join our incredible team in Long Eaton.

As a Support Worker, you’ll make a real impact in the lives of people with learning disabilities. You’ll work with individuals with a range of needs, helping them build confidence, develop skills, and live life to the fullest.

In our supported living service, you’ll support people with learning and physical disabilities, mental health needs, and communication difficulties. Your role covers everything from personal care and medication to daily activities, finances, and emotional support — all to help people achieve their goals and aspirations.

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.

- 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. Some activities include: Sightseeing, daytrips etc.

Contract options:

- Part-time: 24 hours

Shift times:

- Days: Varying shifts Between 07:00-22:00.

- Sleep ins required and paid at £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: 36924

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.

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