Overnight Care & Wellbeing Advocate

Royal Mencap Society; Southend-on-Sea; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday

Discounts at high-street retailers

Health cash plan

Interest-free loans

Job summary

Mencap is seeking a passionate Waking Night Support Worker to join our team in Southend. You will provide night-time support to adults with a learning disability, helping maintain safety, dignity and wellbeing throughout the night.

Responsibilities include personal care, monitoring wellbeing, light laundry, and ensuring a clean, safe environment during shifts from 22:00 to 07:00 with a 9-hour duty. DBS check and suitable references are required.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for supporting others.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships.
• A positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.
• Basic IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to adults with learning disabilities during night shifts.
• Administer medication/PRN as directed.
• Check general well-being of residents during the night.
• Carry out laundry tasks as needed.
• Perform cleaning tasks and ensure safety and cleanliness of the home.
• Maintain the safety of people we support and the house during the night.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Basic IT skills

Job description

Mencap is seeking a passionate Waking Night Support Worker to join our team in Southend. You will provide night-time support to adults with a learning disability, helping maintain safety, dignity and wellbeing throughout the night.

Responsibilities include personal care, monitoring wellbeing, light laundry, and ensuring a clean, safe environment during shifts from 22:00 to 07:00 with a 9-hour duty. DBS check and suitable references are required.