Merton Mencap has been at the heart of the local community for over 70 years.
You will be joining a team dedicated to the very highest standards of care and support.
To apply for any position please complete:
Our application form
Our DBS self-disclosure
And return completed forms to us either by post or by email:
Merton Mencap
The Grange
1 Central Road
Morden
SM4 5PQ
All appointments are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS) and satisfactory references, unless stated otherwise.
Safeguarding is at the heart of our charity and is a constant feature of our work. We appoint people who demonstrate a strong dedication to safeguarding, and commit to our charity’s Values (see our Values on this page)
If we invite you to interview, you may find our advice useful for preparing for interviews here:
Treasurer & Trustee (volunteer position)
Merton Mencap is a leading local charity in the London borough of Merton. Formed over 70 years ago, we support children, young people and adults with a learning disability and autism and their families by providing a range of services and activities. Our teams of staff and volunteers are hugely dedicated to providing the highest quality support for local people.
The charity is led by its Executive Committee comprising 8 trustees and the Chief Executive, who meet 6 times a year to ensure the organisation is carrying out its charitable aims.
We have an exciting volunteer vacancy of Treasurer, who will also be a trustee. The Treasurer works alongside the Finance Manager and Chief Executive to provide mentorship, expert accounting advice and guidance, and chairs our Finance Committee.
All our volunteers receive the charity’s mandatory training and support from our team.
Saturday Club: Support Worker
£13.85 per hour (plus holiday pay)
Fortnightly or Weekly: 9.30 to 4.30pm (Term Time Only)
Based in Merton, the Saturday Club provides fun activities for young people aged 5-14. Support the children to take part in games, arts and crafts and occasional community based trips.
Deputy Team Leader – Holiday Playscheme
Various days during the holidays, normally 7hrs per day, plus escorting. Additional hours required for training, supervision, meetings and visiting, by agreement.
£14.50 (plus holiday pay).
Appointment is subject to a DBS disclosure and satisfactory references.
For further information please contact us.
Support Worker – Holiday Playscheme
Various days during the holidays, normally 7hrs per day, plus escorting.
£13.85 per hour (plus holiday pay).
Appointment is subject to a DBS disclosure and satisfactory references.
For further information please contact us.
Team Leader – Bank work
By Agreement to cover holiday projects and holiday and sickness cover. £16.40 per hour (plus holiday pay).
To manage the staff and volunteers and oversee the safe delivery of activities at the projects you will be working on.
Appointment is subject to a DBS disclosure and satisfactory references.
For further information please contact us.
Deputy Team Leader – Bank work
Hours relevant to the project worked on. Additional hours required for training, supervision, meetings and visiting, by agreement. £14.50 per hour (plus holiday pay).
To support the team leader at the club, and deputise where necessary, in managing the staff and overseeing the safe delivery of activities at the project.
Appointment is subject to a DBS disclosure and satisfactory references.
For further information please contact us.
Bank Support Worker
For further information please contact us.
We are always looking for experienced staff to join us as Bank Support Workers for occasional work across all our services supporting people of all ages. We are particularly looking for people who are available to work on our projects during the school holidays and to cover staff holidays and sickness throughout the year. This is occasional work.
