Support Worker Boston

About the Role

Mencap in Boston is looking for caring and reliable Support Workers to join our team. The role involves working across two services that support adults with complex needs and requires experience in care and supporting people with challenging behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Support people to live happy, independent and meaningful lives.
• Provide personal care, follow SALT assessments and communication guidance and carry out safe manual handling tasks.
• Assist people to access the local community, attend day centres, enjoy coffee and cake, play bingo or take trips to the cinema.
• Support individuals with managing finances, completing household tasks, building confidence and independence at home and in the community, accompany them to medical appointments and more.
• Work flexible shifts, including mornings from 7am or 9am to 10pm, sleep‑ins and weekends.

Benefits

32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata) and 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.

Visa & Sponsorship

This position does not meet the minimum salary requirements for a Health and Care visa under the UK Skilled Worker route. Therefore, although Mencap is a licensed sponsor, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK and we are not able to support new visa applications or sponsorship requests for this vacancy.

Job Details

Job ID: 35161

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 fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in. 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. Everywhere people will feel respected, valued and safe to be themselves.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other

Industries

Individual and Family Services

Application

Apply today to start your journey with Mencap.