Waking Night Support Worker

Mencap; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer

Job summary

Mencap is seeking a dedicated Waking Night Support Worker to join our team in Plymouth. This role involves providing compassionate care and nightly support to individuals with learning disabilities, helping with daily activities and personal routines.

We value empathetic, patient team members with strong communication skills. The role requires flexibility for night shifts within a 24/7 service, and adherence to safeguarding and inclusive practices within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities and provide emotional support to individuals.
• Support individuals living with learning disabilities to achieve daily living goals.
• Be responsible for person-centred care during night shifts and maintain safeguarding practices.

Skills

Passion for helping others

Excellent communication

Flexibility to work evenings/weekends/

Empathetic attitude

Job description

Waking Night Support Worker

Company: Mencap Salary: £24,785 to £24,785 an hour Hours: Full-time Location: Plymouth, PL2 Job type: Permanent Posting date: 3 Oct 2026 Closing date: 30 Oct 2026

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!

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

We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation and we particularly welcome and encourage disabled applicants and those from the Black and Asian communities to apply for the role as they are under-represented within the workforce.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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.

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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