Location: Community-based roles (homes and outreach settings)
About Barnet Mencap
Barnet Mencap is a charity that supports people with learning disabilities and autistic people to live independent, fulfilling lives. They run a wide range of services and projects and are committed to equality, diversity, and safeguarding.
Their teams are supportive, inclusive, and passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives.
Community Support Worker Role
Contract: Full-Time
Salary: £27,007
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (including weekends)
Barnet Mencap is currently recruiting for Community Support Workers to join their Equality Housing Team, supporting adults with moderate learning disabilities and autistic adults to live independently in homes of their choice.
You’ll be doing a role that has real purpose, helping people build confidence, develop life skills, and stay connected to their community.
What You’ll Do
In this role, you will:
- Support individuals to live independently in their own homes
- Help with everyday life skills such as shopping, cooking, and managing routines
- Support people to access their community and build social connections
- Provide practical, emotional, and social support
- Support with personal care where required
- Keep clear records and communicate effectively with the team
All support is delivered using a person-centred approach, focused on each individual’s goals, choices, and independence.
Training & Development
Funded Apprenticeship
After 6 months in the role, you can access:
- A fully funded Level 3 Apprenticeship in Lead Adult Care
- An 18-month structured programme
- A recognised qualification to support your long-term career in health and social care
- Ongoing support while you learn and work
Ongoing Support
You won’t be expected to figure things out alone. Barnet Mencap provides:
- Shadowing opportunities when you start
- A longer, supportive induction period
- Regular 1:1 check-ins
- Flexibility to explore different types of support work (home-based and outreach) to find what suits you best
Who we’re Looking For
Barnet Mencap values lived experience, especially from care-experienced young people.
No previous experience in social care is required – full training and support will be provided.
They are looking for:
- Strong communication and people skills
- Life skills (e.g. cooking, shopping, daily routines)
- Understanding or interest in supporting people with learning disabilities and autistic people
- A caring, reliable, and positive attitude
Your lived experience is seen as a key strength, and we will look at this rather than formal education.
This Role Is Ideal If You:
- Want to use your life experience to help others
- Enjoy working with people and building relationships
- Are looking for a meaningful, stable career
- Want to gain skills and qualifications while working
- Are interested in health and social care
What You’ll Get
- A paid, full-time role with real career progression
- 30 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
- A TOIL (Time Off In Lieu) system to support flexible working and work/life balance
- Access to a Blue Light Card (discounts on shopping, travel, and more)
- Ongoing training and development
- A supportive, friendly, and inclusive team
Progression Opportunities
This role can be the start of a long-term career. You can:
- Move into more senior or specialist roles
- Build a career in health and social care
- Gain recognised qualifications while working
Employment Opportunities
- Guaranteed interview for care leavers who meet the basic criteria
- Opportunity to build a long-term, stable career
- Support throughout the application process, including an informal chat with Jodie from the team
Why This Is Great for You
With Barnet Mencap, you can:
- Start a meaningful, paid career helping others
- Make a real difference in people’s lives every day
- Gain hands-on experience in social care
- Work towards a recognised qualification
- Build confidence, skills, and independence in a supportive environment
How to Get Started
- Apply for current roles via the website
- Have an informal chat with Jodie by emailing jodiek@barnetmencap.org.uk to learn more and get support with your application
Website: https://www.barnetmencap.org.uk/get-involved-2/jobs/
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