Jobs

The following jobs are currently available at West Berkshire Mencap. If you would like to apply please use any of these forms (CV upload, Express interest, Online application), call us on 01635 41464 or by email at: recruitment@wbmencap.org.


Support Worker in Adult Day Services at our beautiful Mulberry Garden.

Mulberry Garden is a therapeutic horticulture project which uses gardening and woodwork to gain positive changes for adults with a learning disability. We aim to improve work and social skills, raise self-esteem and confidence whilst offering greater social inclusion.

It is essential that the successful candidate has the following:

  • Interest in woodwork and gardening
  • Willingness to support with ad hoc personal care – training will be given.
  • Physically fit as some manual handling is required.
  • First Aid qualification, or will do training for First Aid.
  • Willingness to undertake Mandatory training or any other training deemed relevant to the role.
  • Ability to use initiative during difficult situations that may arise.
  • Enthusiasm, Sense of humour, Respect for others.
  • Adaptability at short notice.
  • Commitment to Equal Opportunities and an understanding of Disability Awareness
  • It is desirable that you are a driver over 21, hold a valid UK driving licence with a willingness to drive a minibus and transport service users (D1 driving license would be desirable).
  • This role will involve an enhanced DBS check.
  • Willingness to work at other Adult Day Services projects within West Berkshire Mencap as necessary.
  • Good organisational skills and good communication.

8:30-4.00 pm – Monday – Friday

£19,500 per annum

For an application pack or further details please contact us on 01635 41464 or by email at: recruitment@wbmencap.org, or download and submit this application form


Full Time, Part Time & Bank Support Workers & Waking Night Support Workers

We are currently looking for Full Time, Part Time and Bank staff

Support Worker £10 per hour
Night Support worker £10 per hour

Flexible contracts to fit around your existing commitments, 2 days per week, 3 days per week, 4 days per week, 5 days per week and 6 days per week – all designed to fit around your existing commitments.

Join an incredible team and change someone’s life!

What makes us different?

Our staff can never say that they are bored as every day is different.

A brief list of activities will include bowling, swimming, cycling, cinema, music and movement, drumming, theme parks and even the odd trip away to Disney Land Paris, plus many more.We are seeking to employ permanent and bank staff to work for our service providing care and support to adults and children with learning disabilities in the community and in our supported living units in Newbury.

You will be reliable, flexible, conscientious and have a positive outlook towards supporting people with learning disabilities. Experience working with people with learning disabilities is preferred but not essential as training is provided. For an application pack or further details please contact us on 01635 41464 or by email at: recruitment@wbmencap.org, or download and submit this application form


Team Leader

To provide care and support to people with learning disabilities living in their own homes or in a supported living establishment. To work closely with other professionals to promote choice, independence, self development and community participation.

Overseeing and being a part of the support team, based at Supported Living Houses in Newbury.

If you are Kind, fun, proactive and energetic, you could join our friendly and hardworking team here in Newbury. Our amazing team of Support Workers encourage and motivate our clients to lead as independent lives as possible supporting them in their own flats to achieve their full potential each and every day.

Starting Salary: £21,450.00 per year for 37.5 hours per week

For an application pack or further details please contact us on 01635 41464 or by email at: recruitment@wbmencap.org, or download and submit this application form


Saturday Children Support worker

We are currently looking for an Outreach Worker for our Children’s Services, to assist in the delivery of Outreach and reports too the Children’s Services Manager and Head of Your Choice Services

HOURS: Flexible working including weekend work, Part time hours and full time hours of 37.5 hours per week

RATE: Hourly rate £10.00

  • Some experience with special needs preferred
  • Over 18, driver with use of own car for business.
  • In addition, if Over 21, able to drive and willing to drive the minibus.

For an application pack or further details please contact us on 01635 41464 or by email at: recruitment@wbmencap.org


Children Support worker

We are currently looking for an Outreach Worker for our Children’s Services, to assist in the delivery of Outreach and reports too the Children’s Services Manager and Head of Your Choice Services

HOURS: Flexible working including weekend work, Part time hours and full time hours of 37.5 hours per week

RATE: Hourly rate £10.00 during the week and weekends

  • Some experience with special needs preferred
  • Over 18, driver with use of own car for business.
  • In addition, if Over 21, able to drive and willing to drive the minibus.

For an application pack or further details please contact us on 01635 41464 or by email at: recruitment@wbmencap.org