Support Worker in Liverpool inLiverpool PUBLISHED THU 6 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
£12.21 per hour
PERMANENT
Mencap rZmK9laqG
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Mencap in Croxteth, Liverpool is recruiting Support Workers to provide practical and emotional care to adults with learning disabilities. The role pays £12.21 per hour on a permanent contract, with full‑time and part‑time options available. You’ll support people with daily living tasks, build trusting relationships and adapt support to individual needs across a 24‑hour service — shifts include daytime windows (08:00–22:00, covering 08:00–10:00 and 10:00–22:00), evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Rotas are published at least four weeks in advance so you can plan family life or other caring responsibilities; sleep‑in shifts carry an enhanced flat rate of £63.70. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS and suitable references.
This opportunity suits compassionate, reliable people who communicate well and want to grow in a supportive, values‑led organisation. No specific experience is required — Mencap provides training, development and a culture of belonging, with networks for women, carers and colleagues from diverse backgrounds. Benefits include 24 days’ paid holiday (pro rata, excluding bank holidays) plus staff discounts, health cash plans and interest‑free loans. Mencap is a Disability Confident employer and particularly welcomes applicants from disabled people and Black and Asian communities. To apply, click the “Apply Now” button displayed with this advert or find the vacancy on jobsincare.com.
This opportunity suits compassionate, reliable people who communicate well and want to grow in a supportive, values‑led organisation. No specific experience is required — Mencap provides training, development and a culture of belonging, with networks for women, carers and colleagues from diverse backgrounds. Benefits include 24 days’ paid holiday (pro rata, excluding bank holidays) plus staff discounts, health cash plans and interest‑free loans. Mencap is a Disability Confident employer and particularly welcomes applicants from disabled people and Black and Asian communities. To apply, click the “Apply Now” button displayed with this advert or find the vacancy on jobsincare.com.
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To work as a Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of personal qualities and specific skills. Here are some key skills and attributes that are typically important for this role:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to listen actively and communicate clearly with clients, their families, and other professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the emotional needs of clients and demonstrating compassion and care is crucial.
3. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations and come up with practical solutions to meet the needs of clients.
4. Patience and Resilience: Working with clients who may have challenging behaviors or emotional needs requires a lot of patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and maintaining professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
6. Organizational Skills: Manage your time effectively and keep track of multiple responsibilities and tasks.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals such as social workers, health care providers, and therapists.
8. Flexibility and Adaptability: Clients' needs can change rapidly, so it’s important to adapt to new situations.
9. Knowledge of Safeguarding: Understanding policies and practices around safeguarding vulnerable individuals is essential for ensuring their safety.
10. Cultural Awareness: Being sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients and providing appropriate support.
11. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with using computers and electronic health records, as well as communication tools.
12. First Aid and Health Care Knowledge: While not always required, having basic first aid skills can be beneficial, and understanding health conditions related to your client group is important.
While formal qualifications are not always necessary, having relevant training or a vocational qualification in health and social care can be advantageous. Additionally, specific roles may require knowledge or experience in particular areas, such as mental health, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities.
It's also essential to undergo a background check (DBS check) as working with vulnerable individuals often requires safeguarding compliance.
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