Waking Night Support Worker - Birmingham

Mencap; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A charity organization in Birmingham is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist individuals with learning disabilities. This part-time role involves providing support during daily activities and emotional guidance. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and a flexible attitude. Benefits include 32 days of paid holiday and various perks, ensuring a rewarding employment experience.

Benefits

32 days of paid holiday

Pension scheme options

Discounts at retailers

Access to health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting others.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Flexibility to work shifts including evenings and weekends.
• Positive attitude towards individuals with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities.
• Provide emotional support.

Skills

Compassion

Excellent communication

Flexibility

Empathy towards individuals with learning disabilities

Job description

Job Advert

Part Time Support Worker

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our incredible team in Birmingham. As a Support Worker, you will 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: 20 hrs

Shift times:

• Waking Nights: 20:30 - 07:30

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

JOB ID: 34942

Benefits

Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as choice of pension schemes, 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 outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!

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.