Waking Night Support Worker - Nottingham

Royal Mencap Society; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking compassionate Support Workers to join their team in Mansfield. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals with learning disabilities, providing essential support and assistance in daily activities. The position includes various contract options, ongoing training, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

24 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Holiday buying options

Ongoing training

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting others.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Flexibility to work various shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities.
• Provide emotional support.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Empathy

Flexibility

Job description

Calling all compassionate and dedicated individuals! Mencap is seeking passionate Support Workers to join our team in Mansfield.

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

Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities and providing emotional support, playing a vital role in their lives.

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:

• Full-time: 37.5 hrs
• All our services are 24-hour care. We prepare rotas at least 4 weeks in advance so you can plan your personal and social life!
• Waking Nights: 20:30 - 07:30

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

Job ID: 33834

Benefits include 24 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time), pension, holiday buying options, ongoing training, and a supportive, inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.

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 support people with learning disabilities, their families, and carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer, and more inclusive society.

Everyone at Mencap works with people with learning disabilities, either providing support, advice, or as colleagues.

Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.

We promote treating people well and making Mencap an inclusive organization. We learn from mistakes and strive to improve continuously.

We ensure that everyone feels respected, valued, and safe to be themselves. We have Belonging network groups that meet online, open to all colleagues, including groups for Black and Asian communities, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with long-term health conditions, women, parents, and carers, and their allies.

We encourage everyone to apply, offering various contract types and working patterns. No specific experience is required; your personality and values are what matter. We will provide training and development to help you succeed.

£12.21 per hour + excellent Mencap benefits