Support Worker, Mental Health

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking a passionate Support Worker to join our incredible team in Farnham, Surrey. The position is permanent and full-time (37.5 hours per week)

At our Farnham service, we support five individuals with learning disabilities who share a welcoming and active home. Each person leads a busy and fulfilling life, enjoying regular outings and a wide range of activities such as bowling, shopping, cinema trips, day excursions, and dining out.

As part of our team, you’ll provide high-quality, flexible support tailored to each person’s needs. Your role is to empower individuals to live as independently as possible and to make the most of every day—at home and in the community.

• 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.

All our services are 24‑hour care. We prepare the rotas at least 4 weeks in advance so you can still plan your personal and social life!

• Days:
  Between 07:00-22:00
• Sleep-ins: 22:00-07:00

There is also a sleep‑in available where you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £63.70. At Mencap, we’re passionate about finding the right people to support those we care for. We interview frequently and may appoint before the closing date, so we encourage early applications. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.

Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as choice of pension schemes, discounts at leading high‑street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest‑free loans, and many more exciting offerings.

For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team.

Join us at Mencap and be part of a team that believes in equality, diversity, and inclusion. Together, we can create a brighter future for individuals with learning disabilities and empower them to break down any barriers they may face.

£12.60 per hour + excellent employee benefits.