Night Support Worker Northallerton

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

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a compassionate Support Worker to join their team in Northallerton. This part-time role involves working with individuals with learning disabilities, supporting their independence, and fostering a positive community environment. Ideal candidates will have a caring attitude and a desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Enjoy flexible working hours, ongoing training, and a supportive workplace culture that values inclusivity. Join a team dedicated to creating a kinder, fairer society for all.

Benefits

24 days annual leave

Pension options

Ongoing training

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Caring and enthusiastic individual with a positive attitude.
• Ability to support individuals with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support independence by managing budgets and appointments.
• Assist with personal care and daily routines as needed.
• Foster communication and relationships with individuals.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Relationship Building

Personal Care

Problem Solving

Education

None required

Job description

We are looking for someone to join our supported living team in Northallerton on a part-time, permanent basis, working 20 or 30 hours per week on waking night shifts. Shifts will be Monday to Friday, including weekends and bank holidays.

Are you a caring and enthusiastic individual? Do you love music or have an interest in trains? If so, this could be the role for you!

Supporting someone with their daily life is not a 9-5 job. You will need to work across various days and shift patterns, including some sleep-in shifts.

We understand the importance of your personal time, so your rota is prepared well in advance. If you have specific requests or plans, your manager will try to accommodate them.

If you have a positive attitude and want to make a difference in the lives of those with learning disabilities, we want to meet you! We offer support for your career progression and a range of employee benefits.

About our Service

We support three active gentlemen aged between 60-68, who have learning disabilities and are great friends. They live independent, fun, and active lifestyles, enjoying days out, train spotting, socialising, and seeing friends.

What does a Support Worker do?

1. Supporting independence – managing budgets, paying bills, housework, organising appointments, and preparing healthy meals.
2. Communication and relationship building – helping individuals understand the world around them and fostering positive relationships.
3. Community and social inclusion – supporting access to local community events and promoting life skills and individuality.
4. Personal care – assisting with daily routines, medication prompts, bathing, showering, and bathroom use. Not all roles involve high levels of personal care.

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

Additional benefits include:

• 24 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) and options for pension and holiday buying.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A supportive and 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.

At Mencap, everyone works with people with learning disabilities, either providing support, advice, or as colleagues.

Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.

• Everyone is expected to treat people well and foster inclusivity.
• Every day we learn and grow, making changes from our experiences.
• Everywhere we ensure 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 colleagues, LGBTQIA+ community, disabled individuals, women, parents, carers, and allies.

We encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap. We offer various contract types and flexible working patterns. We value your personality and values over specific experience and will provide training to help you succeed in your role.