Male Support Worker

Support Worker (Leeds, LS17)

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in Leeds LS17.

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 will play a vital role in their life.

• Provide personal care: help people get ready for the day and assist with bathing, showering and using the bathroom.
• Support independent living: budget management, paying bills, maintaining their home, organising appointments and supporting cooking healthy meals.
• Excellent communication skills/relationship building: help them understand the world around them and promote positive relationships.
• Community & Social Inclusion: support the men to access and participate in their local community, go on holidays and social events to promote life skills and individuality.

• 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.

• Male Support Worker, 17.5 hours per week, day shifts – MUST have a valid UK driving licence.

• Days: various shifts between 07:00-22:00.
• Waking Nights: 10:00-08:00.

There is also a sleep-in available where you will receive an enhanced flat-rate payment of £62.70.

We offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees, including 24 days of paid holiday (excluding bank holidays, pro rata) and a variety of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest‑free loans, and more. For more details, please see our benefits page at  (T&C's apply based on contract).

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 support people with a learning disability, their families and carers, and fight for a kinder, fairer, more inclusive society. Everyone at Mencap works with people with a learning disability, providing support or advice, or working alongside one another as colleagues.

Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere. We encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.