Does Mencap pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Mencap employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Mencap. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Mencap?

45% of Mencap employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Mencap 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 2.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Mencap?

Support Worker (228) , Service Manager (19) , Community Support Worker (12) , Volunteer (10) , Relief Support Worker (9) , Manager (8) , Disability Support Worker (7) , Employment Coordinator (7) , Fundraiser (6) , Caseworker (5) , Residential Support Worker (5) , Administrator (4) , Employment Officer (4) , Personal Support Worker (4) , Skills Coach (4)

What are the pros of working at Mencap according to real employee reviews?

"lovely people great for teenage job" ((in 64 reviews)); "Great team and the people we support" ((in 31 reviews)); "Mencap is a lovely place to work, staff and service users are great" ((in 29 reviews)); "Provide good training including First aid" ((in 27 reviews)); "There was lots of training & opportunities for staff." ((in 5 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Mencap according to real employee reviews?

"low pay and less social activties for staff" ((in 52 reviews)); "Management can be poor and lots of paperwork" ((in 50 reviews)); "As with many jobs, having bad managers at Mencap almost makes your job impossible and sometimes dangerous." ((in 23 reviews)); "Long hours and very intense" ((in 16 reviews)); "Blaming and bullying are par for the course." ((in 15 reviews))

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Not bad - Support Worker Mencap Employee Review

3.0

Apr 1, 2026

Support worker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good residents and workplace, choice of shifts.

Cons

Pay , training courses pretty poor ,promotion is very limited

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3.0

Mar 10, 2014

Personal assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Gratifying and worthwhile. Felt like part of the team. Was included in all parts of company. Regular reviews helped me develop.

Cons

Very rigid regarding hours and time off.

Mencap Response

11y

Thank you for your comments. Should you wish to provide me with any further feedback it would be gratefully received. Rob Walker FCIPD Head of Resourcing Rob.Walker@Mencap.org.uk

5.0

Jul 6, 2026

Support worker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great environment, all the staff are very supportive

Cons

A zero-hour contract means no guaranteed hours

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