Support Worker, Mental Health

Support Worker - South Tyneside

Company:
Mencap Salary: £12.71 - £21,149.44

Hours:

Full-time

Location:

South Shields, NE33 Job type:
Permanent Posting date: 6 Aug 2026 Closing date: 4 Sept 2026 Apply for this job

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

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.

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.
• Part-time: up to 32hrs per week.

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 non contractual sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £64.20

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

Job

Benefits

• 24 days of paid holiday (excluding bank holidays, pro rata)
• discounts at leading high-street retailers
• access to health cash plans
• interest‑free loans
• many more exciting offerings

* T&C's apply based on contract

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. 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 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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident — Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.