Support Worker - Chopwell

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking a passionate 30‑35hr Support Worker based in a 2:1 supported living service in Chopwell, West Gateshead. Due to the needs of the service having a full driver's licence is essential to the role.

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Support Worker to assist an active young gentleman with a range of daily activities and meaningful engagement. He enjoys watching You Tube, exploring Google Maps, and getting creative by making crispy cakes. He is non‑verbal and communicates through sounds or by writing on paper, and he benefits from support from someone who is patient, attentive, and able to understand and respond to his individual communication style.

He has a real love for water and enjoys jumping in puddles when it has rained. Trips to the park are a highlight for him—especially spending time on the swings. If you can bring energy, understanding, and a person‑centred approach, you’ll be a great fit for supporting him to enjoy his favourite activities and maintain his independence.

• 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.

This role requires you to be a driver.

• Part‑time: 30 to 35 hours available

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!

Day shift and sleep in: 09:00 - 23:00 (then sleep in) 07:00 - 09:15

There is also a sleep‑in available where you receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £ 63.70.

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

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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.

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.

At Mencap, we are committed to supporting 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.

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 have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long‑term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.

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.