Support Worker, Direct Support Professional​/ Direct Care

Join Mencap as a Support Worker in Doncaster!

We're looking for caring, committed individuals to support people with learning disabilities. You'll help with daily tasks, personal care, medication, and activities—making a real difference every day.

If you're passionate about empowering others and want a rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you!

A full UK manual driving licence is required for the role.

• 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.

• 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.

Full‑time 37.5 hours.

Part‑time various available.

• Days:
  Varied shifts between 07:00-22:00 (rota basis).
• Sleep‑ins required on days and paid at a flat rate of £64.20.
• Must be flexible to cover weekends on a rota basis.

All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.

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 offerings.

£26,228 per annum, pro‑rata + excellent benefits.

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.

At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.

Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.

Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.

Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes.

Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.

We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.