More than just a job
At the Mencap Training Academy, our colleagues are motivated by the
knowledge
Knowledge is knowing a lot about something.
that their work changes lives.
On this page, you can read about the different roles we recruit for within the Mencap Training Academy and how you could support young people with a
learning disability
A learning disability is to do with the way someone's brain works. It makes it harder for someone to learn, understand or do things.
and/or
autism
Autism is a disability. Autistic people find it difficult to understand what other people think and feel. They also find it difficult to tell people what they think and feel. Everyone with autism is different.
into work.
Our roles
Tutors
Our tutors deliver classroom learning sessions to learners on our courses, focusing on employability and functional skills. Supported by our curriculum
manager
A manager is a boss at work. They tell you what you need to do and give you support if you need it.
and quality team, they deliver high-quality learning.
Watch our video and see what learners have to say about our sessions and hear from one of our tutors about their work.
Skills coaches
Our skills coaches provide one-to-one support to learners in the classroom and in
work experience
Work
experience
Experience is when you have learned or tried something before.
is when you try out a job to help you learn new skills.
placements, helping them understand their responsibilities and complete tasks.
Skills coaches also work with employers to give them the support they need to make work experience placements a success for learners.
Other roles we recruit for
Select from the buttons to the right to find out more about some of the other roles the Mencap Training Academy recruits for.
To see if we are hiring for any of these positions currently, visit Mencap's jobs page and search for the relevant job title.
Find a vacancy
Interested in one of the roles described on this page?
All our jobs are posted on the Royal Mencap Society's jobs page. Click on the button below and then search for the job you're looking for e.g., tutor or skills coach.
What if I don't see any live vacancies I want to apply for?
If you don't see any live vacancies in your area or that you are interested in right now but think you would be interested in working for us in the future, then you can complete our jobs expression of interest form. This lets us know what kind of roles you would be interested in doing in the future. When new roles go live that match your location and role preferences, we can get in touch to let you know.
Our values
We embed Mencap's organisational
values
Values are the things that are important to you. Mencap's values are being passionate, inclusive, brave, positive, and kind.
in everything we do and expect our colleagues to reflect these in their work.
If you would like to work for an organisation with these values then search for a job or complete our expression of interest form.
What are the benefits of working at Mencap?
- Competitive salaries and
pension
A pension is money you get when you are older to pay for the things you need. You can pay money into your pension when you are working so there is more money for when you are older.
contributions benchmarked against market averages - Potential flexible working hours for positions like skill coaches
- A comprehensive onboarding and training package including Training in Systematic Instruction and Supported
Employment
Employment means having a job.
Techniques from the British Association of Supported Employment for all skills coaches - Option to apply for apprenticeships
- Access to Mencap Extras where colleagues can access e-vouchers, reloadable cards, competitions and promotions from a wide range of retailers
- Cycle to work scheme
- Computer and phone loans
- Holiday buying
- Health cash plan
- Financial
education
Education is when you learn things. When you fill in a form to get a job, education means you write where you went to school, college or university.
, loans and
salary
A salary is the money you get paid for doing your job.
advance from our partner,
Salary
A salary is the money you get paid for doing your job.
Finance - Option to apply for a Blue Light Card.
