Support Worker - Ryton


Company:	Mencap
Salary:	£20,046 to £20,046 a year
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Ryton, NE4
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	6 Oct 2026
Closing date:	19 Oct 2026

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Summary

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in Ryton.

As a Support Worker, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of 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.

The service provides support for four gentlemen who are between the age range of 52 and 81 years old. The gentlemen enjoy partaking in social activities such as a weekly art and craft group, music group, disco, voluntary jobs, bowling, cinema and theatre trips, socialising and eating out.

The job includes intimate personal care. You would be supported by a well established, welcoming and friendly team and an approachable and encouraging manager.

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 30hrs

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!

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: 36445

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.

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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