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 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 Role

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

If this is something you're interested in we'd love to hear from you!

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