Support Worker Thetford

Job description

Job Advert
Are you passionate about making a real difference in peoples lives? Do you thrive in a supportive, person-centred environment? Were looking for dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to join our team in Thetford, working across both residential and supported living services.
In this rewarding role, youll provide personalised support based on each individuals needs, including personal care, manual handling, and specialist areas like PEG feeding and epilepsy. Youll assist with daily routines, join in on activities, and use a person-centred, Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approach to help manage behaviours that may be challenging.The people we support love getting out and about, and youll be part of making those moments happen. There are various activities that they enjoy, this may include arts & crafts, trips to the cinema and shopping, visits to leisure centres and sensory spaces, and even the occasional weekend away including a trip to the seaside.Each day brings something new full of fresh challenges, meaningful moments, and the chance to make a real impact to the lives of the people we support.

Please see attached full Job Description for more information.

Shifts & Hours:

• We have full time and part-time roles available, so we can be flexible with what hours you are looking for
• We are looking for day shifts and these can vary between 7am-10pm across 7 days a week

*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
Job ID: 36057

Benefits

• Here at Mencap, we offer a range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated.
  
  Our benefits package offers 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.
  
  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!

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.
Everyoneis expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.
Every daywe grow and learn.
Everywherepeople will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

UK

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£24,000 Per Month

Published at

07-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English