Waking Night Support Worker - Birmingham

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

Job summary

A leading support organization in Birmingham seeks a Waking Night Support Worker to join their dedicated team. In this part-time role, you will provide emotional support and assistance with daily activities to individuals with learning disabilities. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills along with a genuine passion for helping others. The position offers a competitive salary of £12.60 per hour and extensive employee benefits.

Benefits

32 days of paid holiday

Choice of pension schemes

Discounts at leading high-street retailers

Access to health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Flexible to work various shifts including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities and provide emotional support.
• Support individuals with varying needs and abilities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Empathy

Flexibility

Genuine passion for supporting others

Job description

Overview

Waking Night Support Worker - Birmingham

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'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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities and provide emotional support to individuals with learning disabilities.
• Support a diverse group of people with varying needs and abilities.

What we're looking for / 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.

Contract options

• Part Time: 20 hrs
• Waking Nights: 21:15 - 07:30
• 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.

JOB ID: 34942

Benefits

• Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata).
• Choice of pension schemes, discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and more.

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.

£24,570 per annum, pro-rata + excellent benefits

£12.60 per hour + excellent employee benefits

£24,195 per annum, pro-rata + excellent benefits