Support Worker – Learning Disabilities

Location: Leamington Spa
Contract: Permanent, Full Time (36–40 hours per week)
Salary: £12.88 per hour

Join Heart of England Mencap and help people with learning disabilities lead fulfilling lives where they can thrive and reach their full potential.

We're looking for caring, enthusiastic and committed Support Workers to join our teams in Leamington Spa.

We currently have opportunities available within our Complex Needs Day Service and our Short Breaks (Respite) Service. While each service offers a different working environment and shift pattern, both provide rewarding opportunities to support adults with learning disabilities to live fulfilling, independent lives.

At Heart of England Mencap, we foster an inclusive and supportive culture where every individual is valued, respected and empowered to grow. We invest in our people through comprehensive training, career development opportunities and ongoing support.

About the Opportunities

Complex Needs Day Service

Our Day Service supports adults with complex learning disabilities both within our centre and out in the community. Customers enjoy activities such as swimming, accessible cycling, gym sessions, music, cooking, art, sensory storytelling and farm-based activities.

Support is provided on a 1:1, 2:1 or 3:1 basis and may include personal care, eating and drinking support, postural care and promoting independence through meaningful activities.

Typical hours:

• Monday to Friday

• 9:00am–4:00pm (four days)

• 9:00am–5:00pm (one day)

• Occasional longer days and Saturday working may be available.

Short Breaks Service

Our Short Breaks Service provides a welcoming home-from-home environment where customers stay from one night to two weeks, helping them build confidence, independence and life skills.

You'll support customers with daily living, personal care, medication, meal preparation and community activities including gardening, sports, shopping, cafés, cinema visits and much more.

Shift patterns include:

• Early shifts

• Late shifts

• Split shifts

• Weekends

• Sleep-ins

About You

We're looking for people who are:

• Caring, compassionate and reliable

• Passionate about supporting people with learning disabilities

• Keen to learn and develop

• Previous care or relevant support experience

• A full UK driving licence is desirable but not essential

What We Offer

• £12.88 per hour

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Extensive training and development opportunities

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Mental Health First Aiders

• Blue Light Card discounts

• Refer a Friend scheme

• Long Service Awards

• Occupational Sick Pay

• Life Assurance

• Staff Recognition Awards

Whether you're interested in a Monday to Friday Day Service role or a flexible Short Breaks Service role, we'd love to hear from you. During the recruitment process, we'll discuss which opportunity best suits your skills, experience and availability.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this vacancy.