Waking Night Support Worker

Mencap; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 1,378,000 - 1,791,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days paid holiday

Discounts at retailers

Health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Job summary

Mencap is seeking a Waking Night Support Worker in Plymouth to support individuals with learning disabilities in their daily lives. You will assist with daily activities, provide emotional support, and help maintain routines, working as part of a compassionate team.

The role emphasizes flexible shift patterns (including evenings, weekends and holidays) and a welcoming, inclusive environment where every team member contributes to a person-centred approach.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting others.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Positive, empathetic approach to individuals with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities and personal care.
• Provide emotional and social support to individuals with learning disabilities.
• Support independence and engagement in daily routines.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Flexibility in shifts

Empathetic attitude

Job description

Mencap is seeking a passionate Waking Night Support Worker to join our incredible team in Plymouth.

As a Support Worker, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. You will be working with a diverse group of people, each with their own unique abilities and needs.

From assisting with daily activities to providing emotional support, you'll play a vital role in their life.

What we're looking for:

• A genuine passion for supporting others.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• A positive and empathetic attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.

Contract options:

• Part-time: 11 hrs

Shift times:

All our services are 24hr care. We prepare the rotas at least 4 weeks in advance so you can still plan your personal and social life!

About Mencap

Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives. We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in. At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.

Belonging at Mencap is for Everyone, Every day, Everywhere.

• Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.
• Every day we grow and learn. It's okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes.
• Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.

We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies. We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We're not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you're applying for.

Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated.

Our benefits package offers 24 days of paid holiday (excluding bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings.

For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document and below link with all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team