Support Worker in Lowestoft inLowestoft PUBLISHED THU 6 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
£12.21 per hour
PERMANENT
Mencap rZmK9laqG
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Support people with learning disabilities in Lowestoft as a Support Worker for Mencap, earning £12.21 per hour on a permanent, full-time contract (37.5 hours). You’ll help with everyday tasks and offer emotional and practical support to people with diverse abilities, working across 24‑hour services with day shifts typically between 07:00 and 22:00 and rota patterns published at least four weeks in advance so you can plan family life. The role requires flexibility for evenings, weekends and bank holidays, and appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references. The closing date for applications is 06 December 2025.
This role is ideal for compassionate carers — no specific experience is necessary: Mencap values personality and commitment and provides full training and development. You’ll join an inclusive employer that actively welcomes disabled applicants and people from Black and Asian communities, operates a Disability Confident approach, and offers a benefits package including 24 days’ paid holiday (pro rata), retail discounts, health cash plans and interest‑free loans. If you’re looking for a supportive, family‑friendly environment that champions belonging and career growth, find this vacancy on jobsincare.com and click the “Apply Now” button to begin your application.
This role is ideal for compassionate carers — no specific experience is necessary: Mencap values personality and commitment and provides full training and development. You’ll join an inclusive employer that actively welcomes disabled applicants and people from Black and Asian communities, operates a Disability Confident approach, and offers a benefits package including 24 days’ paid holiday (pro rata), retail discounts, health cash plans and interest‑free loans. If you’re looking for a supportive, family‑friendly environment that champions belonging and career growth, find this vacancy on jobsincare.com and click the “Apply Now” button to begin your application.
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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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