Female Waking Night Support Worker - York

Royal Mencap Society; York; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established organization is looking for dedicated Female Waking Night Support Workers in York. This role is vital in ensuring the comfort and safety of individuals with learning disabilities during the night. You will offer reassurance, assist with personal care, and create a peaceful environment. The position requires flexibility for overnight shifts and a genuine passion for supporting others. Join a supportive and inclusive team that values your contributions and offers ongoing training and development opportunities.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Holiday buying options

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
• Excellent communication and a calm, reassuring manner.

Responsibilities

• Ensure individuals feel safe and comfortable throughout the night.
• Assist with personal care and provide reassurance as needed.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Job description

Female Waking Night Support Worker - York

• Female Waking Night Support Worker - York

Job Advert

Calling all night owls with a caring heart!

Mencap is seeking dedicated Female Waking Night Support Workers to join our team in York.

As a Female Waking Night Support Worker, you will play a vital role in ensuring the people we support feel safe, comfortable, and cared for throughout the night. Your responsibilities include offering reassurance, supporting overnight needs, and creating a peaceful environment.

This may involve listening, assisting with personal care, or simply being a calm presence, making a meaningful difference to those you support.

What we're looking for:

• A genuine passion for supporting others.
• Excellent communication skills and a calm, reassuring manner.
• Flexibility to work overnight shifts.
• A positive, empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.

Contract options:

• Part-time: 10, 20, or 30 hours per week, with shifts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

This is a waking night position, typically working between 22:00-08:00, with potential for additional hours in the evening and morning (19:00-09:00).

All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.

*Due to the nature of this service, we are seeking female-only applicants. This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

Job ID: 33764

We are an inclusive, diverse organization and encourage applications from disabled individuals and those from Black and Asian communities, as they are under-represented in our workforce.

Benefits include:

• 24 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time), pension, holiday buying options.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A supportive, inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.

About Mencap

Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with learning disabilities to live happy and healthy lives.

We support individuals with learning disabilities, their families, and carers, advocating for a kinder, fairer, and more inclusive society.

Everyone at Mencap works either providing support or advice, or as colleagues. Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.

Our values include:

• Everyone treating people well and fostering an inclusive environment.
• Growing and learning daily, embracing mistakes as opportunities for improvement.
• Creating an environment where people feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.

We have Belonging network groups that meet online, open to all colleagues, including groups for Black and Asian individuals, LGBTQIA+, disabled or those with long-term health conditions, women, parents, and carers.

We encourage everyone to apply, offering various contract types and working patterns. We value personality and values over specific experience, providing training to help you succeed in your role.