Female Support Worker - Shirley, Southampton in Southampton inSouthampton PUBLISHED MON 13 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

Female Support Worker - Shirley, Southampton Job details Posting date: 13 October 2025 Salary: £12.6 per hour Hours: Part time Closing date: 12 November 2025 Location: Southampton, Southern, SO16 Company: Mencap Job type: Permanent Job reference: 581626Apply for this job Summary Job Advert Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in Shirley, Southampton. The position is permanent and part time. About our Service At our Shirley service, we support two ladies with learning disabilities who share a welcoming and active home. They enjoy socialising, shopping music, meals out and many other things. 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. 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. 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 - 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. Vacancy ID 34823 *Due to the nature of this service, we are looking for female only applicants. This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2, Schedule 9, Part 1. Benefits - 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! About Mencap - 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. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .