We are looking to recruit 2 enthusiastic Support Workers to support a gentleman and a lady who live together in the Bury area. Both enjoy a variety of activities at home and out in the community. Activities include visits to local parks, the seaside, museums, shopping centre's, going out for lunch/tea and bowling. They require full support with personal care, meal preparation, maintaining their home, finances, making and attending appointments, and eating and drinking.
This role requires a driver and somebody willing to drive manual and automatic cars belonging to clients as well as an expectation to work on a rota basis, which will include sleep in shifts and weekends.
This role also requires moving and handling of the use of a hoist and wheelchair.
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.
Contract options:
- Part-time: 30 hrs
- Shift times: 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!
- Days: Between 07:00-22:00
- 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 ID: 36766
Company: Mencap Salary: £26,228 to £26,228 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Bury, BL9 Job type: Permanent Posting date: 10 Nov 2026 Closing date: 9 Dec 2026
Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated.
- 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
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.
Support Worker in Bury employer: Mencap
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